A police officer has been hit with a driving ban and fined after causing serious injury in a crash while rushing to an emergency.
PC Parsons Crashes While Chasing a Firearms Call
PC Dan Parsons, 32, was behind the wheel of an unmarked police car on Sunday 24 November 2024, speeding through a red light at a busy Emersons Green roundabout. He was responding to a suspected firearms incident in Longwell Green when he collided with a 19-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing.
A young woman was left with significant injuries and is still recovering. Our thoughts remain with her and her family.
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Police officers must always follow national and local guidance and their training when responding to emergencies.
Following the incident, a mandatory referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who deemed a local investigation appropriate.
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With the criminal case now closed, we will move forward with the misconduct process.”
