Latest crash in Straight Mile as police refer to IOPC after man’s death

The force also said officers reported they had reason to speak to the deceased shortly before the collision. “The nature of this contact and the circumstances surrounding the collision are currently under investigation,” a Warwickshire Police spokesman said.

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“As is normal with a death following police contact, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).” Investigations into the collision yesterday afternoon, just after 4.30pm, are ongoing.

“Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the collision or the moments leading up to it can report it online or call us, quoting incident number 214 of June 2,” the police spokesman added.

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