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A 17-year-old girl, Tamzin Hall has died on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater after fleeing from a police vehicle on November 11th. Reports show that she was handcuffed and seated in the back of the police vehicle with one officer alongside her. The vehicle had pulled over for “safety reasons.” The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has served both officers with misconduct notices.
Tamzin escaped the stationary marked police car on the northbound carriageway of the motorway. As she crossed the road, she was hit by a car driven by a member of the public on the southbound carriageway. The IOPC is investigating both officers for potential breaches of their duties and responsibilities. It is still in the early stages of investigating the incident and will provide regular updates to Tamzin’s family and friends as its inquiry continues.
The inquest into her death heard that Tamzin got out of the car and crossed the road before climbing the crash barrier and was hit by a vehicle driven by a member of the public. She sustained fatal head, neck, and chest injuries. Tamzin was a student who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Her family is devastated by her death. She was described as the “kindest, caring, loving, loyal girl.” Her mother said Tamzin was her “shadow” and was “the most intelligent young girl” she knew.
The IOPC’s ongoing investigation intends to find out about Tamzin’s contact with the police prior to her death. This includes actions taken by the police, decision-making, and risk assessments, as well as the extent to which these actions and decisions followed relevant procedures and guidelines
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