Teenage boy dies in crash after Swindon police chase

While being chased by the police in his Vauxhall Astra, a teenage lad was involved in an accident that resulted in his death.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 23.00 GMT on the Commonhead roundabout in Swindon, close to Junction 15 of the M4.
Three further Astra passengers were taken into custody after suffering minor injuries.
It has been reported by Wiltshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Although official identification has not yet occurred, the force said that the youngster passed away at the scene.

It added in a statement: “Following initial enquiries, a male in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. “Two other people, both in their 20s and female, were detained on suspicion of stealing a car without permission.
“All three remain in custody at this time.”
According to Wiltshire Police, the M4 eastbound exit slip way for J15 and the southbound A419 from the Commonhead roundabout to the M4 are still closed.
“These will likely be closed for much of the day so we would ask all motorists to use alternative routes where possible,” the force added.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 23.00 GMT on the Commonhead roundabout in Swindon, close to Junction 15 of the M4.
Three further Astra passengers were taken into custody after suffering minor injuries.
It has been reported by Wiltshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Although official identification has not yet occurred, the force said that the youngster passed away at the scene.
It added in a statement: “Following initial enquiries, a male in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. “Two other people, both in their 20s and female, were detained on suspicion of stealing a car without permission.