Tragic Death on M5: Teenager Struck by Car After Escaping Police Vehicle
Tragic Death on M5: Teenager Struck by Car After Escaping Police Vehicle
A 17-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway in Somerset. The girl had reportedly fled a police vehicle before the collision, which occurred around 11pm on Monday. The motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 24 and 25 for several hours as police investigated. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to recent prior police contact. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time."