Overview
- Formal forensic identification confirmed Trevor Wynn is the surviving patient and that Joshua Johnson, 18, and a 17-year-old girl died in the December 13 Todwick Road crash near Rotherham.
- South Yorkshire Police referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to review its identification procedures, and the watchdog is assessing the referral.
- Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane said specialist support is being provided to the families and the survivor and he has offered to meet both sets of parents.
- The force said new information on January 4 prompted a re-examination and formal forensic checks that corrected the earlier identifications.
- The criminal investigation continues, with an 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and a 19-year-old on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, both on bail.