Teen killed in police chase crash

[Bald Bouncer]

A 13-year-old girl has died after a crash involving a car being pursued by police in south London.


Investigators have been at the scene of the
crash in Ilderton Road

Police said a Peugeot 308 and a Volkswagen Polo were in collision in Ilderton Road, New Cross.

The Peugeot was being followed by a marked police car when the crash happened at 18:24 GMT on Sunday.

The teenager, who was in the back of the Volkswagen, was travelling with her parents and brother. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the patrol car involved in the pursuit had its sirens and flashing lights switched on.

'Innocent family'

A spokesman said the teenager's mother, father and brother were taken to hospital but were not thought to have sustained serious injuries.

The male driver of the Peugeot was arrested and taken into custody. A female passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Commander Tony Eastaugh said: "An innocent family are now dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one.

"The Metropolitan Police has now begun a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this terrible incident. The thoughts of our staff and officers are with the family at this time."

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been informed and has sent an investigator to the scene of the crash.

BBC News

[consoles]

Lobotomise the cunt then stick him in McDonald's with the rest of the Muppet's to work prison costs us too much.

[big-paul]

What a fucking waste. All because some cunt didn't have MoT/tax/insurance or whatever.

Hope they lock him up for a long time.