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Girl Dies After M5 Motorway Crash

A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway. Police have referred themselves to the IOPC due to prior contact. An independent investigation is underway.

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Detective Chief Superintendent Rachel Shields

What is the IOPC's role in this case?: The IOPC has launched an independent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.
What happened on the M5 motorway near Taunton?: A 17-year-old girl died after being struck by a car on the M5 motorway near Taunton.
Why did Avon and Somerset Police refer the case to the IOPC?: Avon and Somerset Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police contact with the girl.
What was the girl's age and what were the circumstances leading to the accident?: The incident occurred around 11 pm on Monday, after the girl had exited a police vehicle she was being transported in.
What is the current status of the investigation and what are police requesting from the public?: The motorway was closed for several hours but reopened around 11 am on Tuesday; witnesses with dashcam footage are urged to contact police.

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