Particle.news
Download on the App Store

South Yorkshire Police Confirm Crash Victim Misidentification, Refer Case to IOPC

Specialist support is in place for both families and the surviving teenager, with arrests in the collision case still on bail.

Overview

  • Forensic rechecks confirmed Trevor Wynn is the teenager in hospital and Joshua Johnson is deceased, alongside a 17-year-old girl who also died in the 13 December crash.
  • South Yorkshire Police have self-referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is assessing the referral before deciding on any investigation.
  • Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane apologized, offered to meet both sets of parents, and said specialist agencies are supporting those affected.
  • Concerns raised on Sunday led to further formal identification processes, including forensic testing that corrected the earlier error.
  • The criminal inquiry into the collision 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 released on bail.