A 17-year-old boy has died following a collision involving an unmarked police car in Bristol. Oscar Hathway, from Knowle, was a passenger in a white Nissan Juke when it was involved in a crash with a black Audi S3 just after 4am on the A37 Wells Road, south Bristol, on Sunday, 25 October.
Police pursuit and arrest
The collision came after the white Nissan was involved in a short police pursuit involving an unmarked vehicle. Avon and Somerset Police say enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the incident has been released on conditional bail.
Family support and injuries
A police spokesperson said: "Oscar's family have been informed of the latest development and continue to be supported by police. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."
Three other people – two passengers from the Nissan and the Audi driver – were taken to hospital with injuries sustained in the collision. They have all since been discharged from hospital.
Investigation and appeal
Following the collision, a mandatory referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as a result.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam or other footage which could help the police investigation is urged to call 101, quoting reference 5226347807.
