The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the A21 near Johns Cross in Sussex on Thursday, March 16. The collision involved two vehicles, both of which were being driven by members of the public. One of the vehicles had reportedly been pursued by police prior to the incident.
According to an IOPC spokesperson, the driver of the pursued vehicle was a 16-year-old male who was taken to hospital following the collision. He was later discharged into police custody after it was confirmed that he had sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, the three occupants of the second vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries.