Two Police Officers Served with Misconduct Notices after Girl, 17, Hit and Killed on the M5 after Escaping Police Car
Tragic Incident
Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a 17-year-old girl was hit and killed on the M5 having escaped a police car.
Tamzin Hall was being taken to custody on November 11 when officers pulled over for ‘safety reasons’ on the M5, the IOPC said, adding had been handcuffed with her hands in front of her and had an officer sat beside her.
She fled the stationary marked police car on the northbound carriageway and died after being hit by a car on the southbound side.
Investigation
Regional director David Ford said: ‘My thoughts and sympathies remain with Tamzin’s family and friends, and everyone affected by the tragic events of that evening.
‘We have met with Tamzin’s family to offer our condolences and to outline how our investigation will progress. We will provide them with regular updates as our inquiries continue.
‘Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place, from the time of Tamzin’s arrest, to how events unfolded a short time later on the M5.’
Tributes to Tamzin Hall
Describing her daughter as her ‘best friend’, Tamzin’s mother Amy Hall previously spoke of the family’s ‘devastation’ over the teenager’s passing.
Amy said: ‘Tamzin was the most kindest, caring, loving, loyal girl ever. She was the most honest person I’ve ever known; she was very special to me.’
Tamzin’s mother also shared stories about her daughter’s life, including her love of helping out as a young child and her passion for chocolate.
Amy added: ‘Tamzin was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, so she was unique and saw the world in such a different way.
‘She put her all into absolutely everything. She loved helping out as a young child, if you set her a task, she would put her all into it and want it just right.
‘She was always so thoughtful and would put others before herself. She loved the simple things in life, talking and her family. Plus, she absolutely loved chocolate – she was chocolate mad!’
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Conclusion
The tragic incident on the M5 has left a family in mourning and has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death of Tamzin Hall. The investigation is ongoing, and the family is seeking answers to the many questions they have about the events that led to her death.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Tamzin Hall?
A: Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit and killed on the M5 after escaping a police car.
Q: When did the incident occur?
A: The incident occurred on November 11.
Q: What is being done to investigate the incident?
A: The IOPC is investigating the incident and has served two police officers with misconduct notices.
Q: What is the condition of the family?
A: The family is devastated by the loss of their loved one and is seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding her death.
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