Police Officers Investigated After Teenager's Death on M5 Motorway

The 17-year-old girl with autism escaped a police car and was fatally struck by a vehicle; misconduct notices have been issued to two officers.

Tamzin Hall, 17, died after fleeing a police car and being struck by a vehicle on the M5 motorway on November 11, 2024.
She was under arrest, handcuffed, and accompanied by an officer in the back seat when the car pulled over for 'safety reasons.'
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating whether proper protocols and risk assessments were followed by the officers involved.
Two Somerset Police officers have been served misconduct notices for a potential breach of duties, though this does not confirm disciplinary action at this stage.
Tamzin's mother, Amy Hall, described her daughter as a kind, intelligent, and unique individual diagnosed with autism, and expressed devastation over her loss.