Teen Girl Dies After High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Crash on A13
A teenage girl has tragically lost her life following a fatal collision on the A13 in Dagenham in the early hours of Friday morning. The crash happened shortly after a police pursuit began just after 2.30am.
Police Chase Ends in Deadly Collision
Essex Police officers spotted a vehicle and attempted to stop it. The vehicle failed to comply, prompting a pursuit. During the chase near Rainham, the pursued car collided with another vehicle.
The teenage girl, who was a passenger in the second vehicle, was hit during the collision. Despite urgent efforts by emergency services and paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Official Statement and Investigation Underway
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Packer, Essex Police gold commander, said:
“Shortly after 2.30am this morning, Friday 25 November, a vehicle failed to stop when requested by officers on the A13 in Essex.
He added:
“The vehicle was then involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Despite the best efforts of officers and medics at the scene, a female passenger in the second vehicle has now died.”
Essex Police are working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service, who are leading the investigation. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
