By TheWorldNews7 News Desk
A teenager has been arrested following a fatal collision in south Bristol that occurred after a brief police pursuit. The incident took place just after 4:00 AM on Sunday morning at the junction of A37 Wells Road, Airport Road, and Wootton Park.
Details of the Collision
The crash involved a white Nissan Juke and a black Audi S3. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the collision followed a short pursuit involving an unmarked police vehicle and the Nissan Juke. Tragically, a teenage boy traveling as a passenger in the Nissan Juke died at the scene.
Two other teenagers from the Nissan Juke were transported to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The driver of the Audi S3 was also taken to the hospital for medical assessment.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Officers arrested a 17-year-old boy at a residential property on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The teenager was briefly hospitalized for assessment before being discharged and remains in police custody.
Specialist officers have contacted the family of the deceased boy to provide support. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) because the death occurred following police contact. The Avon and Somerset Police Professional Standards Unit has also been notified.
A detective inspector from the force's major crime investigation unit is leading the inquiry. The road involved in the collision was closed for investigation and vehicle recovery, reopening just after 4:00 PM on Sunday.
