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CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
1 person seriously injured in Stoney Trail crash that shut down northbound traffic
A police vehicle is shown at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary, Alta., on April 9, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) A vehicle collision that left one person seriously injured has shut down a portion of Stoney Trail early Thursday evening. Investigation is underway into a crash involving a motorcycle that took place just before 6 p.m. All lanes on northbound Stoney Trail and Country Hills Boulevard N.W., along with ramps leading to northbound Stoney Trail in that area are closed, police said. Traffic is being diverted onto Country Hills Boulevard as police investigate the cause of the crash. Police say to expect major delays, and to avoid the area if possible. CTV News has reached out to EMS for further details about the motorcyclist.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Teen motorcyclist in fatal Leckford crash was 'beloved son'
A teenage motorcyclist who died in a crash with a van was a "beloved son and good friend", his family has Connors, 19, from Andover, Hampshire, was pronounced dead at the scene on the A30 near Leckford on 9 van driver, who was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs, has been released on have renewed an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of the vehicles. Officers were called at shortly after 20:30 BST to the crash at the junction with Windmill Hill arrested a 45-year-old man from Alresford, whose silver Volkswagen Transporter van was in collision with Mr Connors' blue Honda a statement, the teenager's family said: "We lost our beloved son far too soon, and the pain of his absence is felt in every heartbeat."He was a bright light in our lives; charming, caring and endlessly kind. His laughter filled our home and his love touched everyone who knew him." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Two teens die in separate Father's Day crashes in KZN
Two Pietermaritzburg families are mourning the loss of their teenage sons killed in separate accidents on Father's Day. Online tributes have been pouring in for 16-year-old Maritzburg College pupil Daniel Janneker, who died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Janneker, a grade 11 pupil at the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands school, died in a crash on the N3 between Balgowan and Nottingham Road. Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson said advanced life support paramedics were dispatched to the accident scene on the N3 southbound. 'On arrival, it was found that a 16-year-old had no signs of life and was declared deceased on the scene. Another person sustained moderate injuries and was transported to hospital.' Maritzburg College confirmed Janneker's death, saying it was with profound sadness that it shared the heartbreaking news of the youngster's death. 'Daniel was a young man of exceptional character — kind, humble and respected by all who knew him. His warm smile, quick wit and generous spirit brought light and unity to our school community,' it said. 'A proud and passionate member of the College cycling team, Daniel led with heart and inspired with humility. His legacy of integrity, empathy and excellence will live on in the hearts of his peers, educators and teammates. 'Our deepest condolences to Daniel's family, friends and all who are grieving this loss. We stand together in sorrow, but also in gratitude for the time we shared with such a remarkable young man. Rest in peace, Daniel. You will never be forgotten.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Suspect's welfare prioritised over prompt probe after Harry Dunn crash
Police failed to arrest a former US state department employee after her car struck and killed a teenage motorcyclist because they prioritised the suspect's welfare over a 'prompt and effective investigation', a review has concluded. Anne Sacoolas, who was able to leave the UK under diplomatic immunity laws 19 days after the crash that left 19-year-old Harry Dunn fatally injured, was not arrested at the scene after police believed the 'necessity test' had not been met. The independent review also heavily criticised Northamptonshire Police's former chief constable Nick Adderley, whose 'erroneous statements' about Sacoolas's immunity status led the Foreign Office to contact the force asking him not to repeat them. The report, commissioned by Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet, concluded there was a lack of co-ordination and adherence to professional standards guidelines amongst senior leadership within the force. The force apologised to the Dunn family for 'what is now clear was a failure on our part to do the very best for the victim in this case.' Harry was killed when Sacoolas's Volvo, which was travelling on the wrong side of the road, struck his motorbike near US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire in August 2019. The Dunn family spent three years campaigning for justice after diplomatic immunity was asserted on behalf of the US suspect, which saw them meet US President Donald Trump in the White House. Sacoolas eventually pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving via video link at the Old Bailey in December 2022, and she later received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. Reacting to the review, Harry's mother, Charlotte Charles, told the PA news agency the failures by the force were something 'no family should ever have to endure'. She said: 'Today's review report confirms what we have known for years – that we were failed by the very people we should have been able to trust. 'Harry was left to die on the roadside. Sacoolas was not arrested, even though the police had every power to do so. 'She fled the country, and they didn't tell us. 'These are failures no family should ever have to endure.' The review said there was a 'lack of appropriate recording and associated documentation in relation to high-level meetings such as minutes, strategy, tasking and action logs'. Addressing the role Mr Adderley played in the force's failings, Mrs Charles continued: 'I remain so angry at Adderley to this day. 'We knew from the outset that there was a problem with him and we will never forgive him for launching his personal attacks on our neighbour and spokesperson Radd Seiger, the one person in our tragedy who had the courage to stand up and help us when the police and our own government refused to do that. 'I am glad Adderley is long gone and will never be able to police again.' The review, published on Wednesday, found there is potentially a culture at Northamptonshire Police of not arresting suspects 'in circumstances such as these, which could lead to evidence not being obtained.' A total of 38 recommendations were made in the report, including that the force should adopt an 'investigative mindset' at serious road crashes and review how it recovers material from the scene of a collision. It read: 'A report has been prepared and concerning the consideration of arrest, the (Serious Collision Investigation Unit) lead is of the view that the decision not to arrest is not explained in enough detail and the overriding factor in the decision appears to be the welfare of the suspect and her suffering from shock, with little to no consideration around the full necessity test under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. 'A prompt and effective investigation was not considered or articulated. 'The view is that in these circumstances the suspect could and should have been arrested to assist the evidence gathering process.' It continued: 'The duty (police sergeant) made the decision not to arrest. 'The rationale was largely based on a belief that the necessity test was not met, and information received that Anne Sacoolas was in shock. 'Whilst the welfare of any person is a concern for officers, this should not have prevented the arrest of Anne Sacoolas.' Giving her final thoughts on the report, Mrs Charles told PA: 'Now, the focus must turn to ensuring that every single recommendation in this report is implemented, and not just here in Northamptonshire, but across the country. 'No family should ever again be treated the way we were. 'We will never stop fighting for Harry – but today, at least the truth of the failings of Adderley and the force he led has been recognised.' Assistant Chief Constable Emma James issued an apology to the family on behalf of the force, saying: 'First and foremost, on behalf of Northamptonshire Police, I want to apologise to Harry's family for what is now clear was a failure on our part to do the very best for the victim in this case, Harry, and his family who fought tirelessly in the years that followed to achieve justice for him. 'The picture which emerges is one of a force which has failed the family on a number of fronts, and we hope the findings, which are troubling in several respects, will provide some answers to questions which the family will have wanted to know in the years that have passed. 'I hope some good comes out of this. Much of the learning which the force has taken from this has already been put in place and we make a number of specific recommendations for best practice at a national level. 'We have taken a deep look at ourselves and hope the transparent way we have identified failings of the past will go some way to re-building the confidence of Harry's family and friends going forward as well as the wider public at large.'
The Guardian
3 days ago
- The Guardian
Northamptonshire police apologise to Harry Dunn's family for failures investigating his death
Police investigating the death of the teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn have apologised for 'clear and significant shortcomings' after a scathing review found the force 'failed his family on a number of fronts'. The 118-page report, which examined every aspect of Northamptonshire police's investigation, found a failure in senior leadership meant a critical incident was not declared when it should have been. It also criticised the force for not arresting the driver involved, Anne Sacoolas, after the crash, and not informing Dunn's family she had left the country until 10 days after they were notified she had done so. The force's head of protective services, assistant chief constable Emma James, said: 'On behalf of Northamptonshire police, I want to apologise to Harry's family for what is now clear was a failure on our part to do the very best for the victim in this case, Harry, and his family who fought tirelessly in the years that followed to achieve justice for him.' She said the 'picture which emerges' from the review was one of a force that had 'failed the family on a number of fronts, and we hope the findings – which are troubling in several respects – will provide some answers to questions which the family will have wanted to know in the years that have passed'. Dunn was 19 years old in 2019 when he was killed after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Sacoolas, a US citizen who was driving on the wrong side of the road outside RAF Croughton. Sacoolas returned to the US after Dunn's death, forcing his family to launch a years-long campaign for justice that resulted in her being convicted of causing death by careless driving in December 2022. Northamptonshire police's chief constable, Ivan Balhatchet, commissioned an independent review into how police handled the case after severe criticism from Dunn's family over a number of years. The review, published on Wednesday, made 38 separate recommendations, with the former chief constable Nick Adderley coming under particular censure for his communication with the family. There was also sharp criticism of the forensic recovery process and the discovery more than four years later of human tissue on Harry's clothing, which led to his family holding a second funeral in March 2024. The review concluded that Dunn's family 'lost trust and confidence' in the force and that as a 'direct result' of Adderley's actions, the investigation team struggled to rebuild relationships. Dunn's mother, Charlotte Charles, said: 'Today's review report confirms what we have known for years, that we were failed by the very people we should have been able to trust. 'Harry was left to die on the roadside. Sacoolas was not arrested, even though the police had every power to do so. She fled the country, and they didn't tell us. They mishandled vital evidence, including Harry's clothing, which we now know was left in storage for years with his remains still on it. 'These are failures no family should ever have to endure. I remain so angry at Adderley to this day.' Adderley was later dismissed for gross misconduct after it was found he had been wearing a Falklands war medal despite being 15 at the time of the conflict. Northamptonshire's police, fire and crime commissioner, Danielle Stone, said: 'Harry's family were profoundly let down when they most needed to have trust in Northamptonshire police. 'I have apologised to Harry's family – I am dismayed by how they were treated, and I know that no words can make up for the harm caused. This report is clear and unflinching. Now it has been published, I will ask the chief constable for assurance that the recommendations are being implemented, so that no other family has the same experience as Harry Dunn's.' Radd Seiger, a spokesperson for Dunn's family, said the report 'lays bare a series of grave errors' but praised the force for 'putting transparency first'. He said: 'It marks a real turning point compared to the disastrous and toxic Adderley regime.' James said: 'I hope some good comes out of this. We have taken a deep look at ourselves and hope the transparent way we have identified failings of the past will go some way to rebuilding the confidence of Harry's family and friends going forward as well as of the wider public at large.'
