Man dies on railway tracks after police chase
An investigation has been launched after a man died following a police car chase yesterday morning.
At around 3:30am a car heading towards Streatham High Road, Streatham[1] failed to stop for police.
Officers followed the car for a short time, indicating it should stop.
The car crashed in Brunswick Mews, Streatham and the driver ran from the scene. He was last seen nearby in Potter’s Lane before officers lost sight of him.
Potter’s Lane, where the man was last seen before he was found (Picture: Google Street View)
The police helicopter was called in and a search of the area was conducted. A man was seen lying on railway lines near Estreham Road.
Officers spoke to Network Rail and the British Transport Police to get the power to the lines turned off.
As soon as the lines were confirmed as safe, officers and paramedics approached the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The railway in Estreham Road where the man was pronounced dead (Picture: Google Street View)
He has been identified as a 34-year-old man.
A spokesman from the Met said: “The man’s next of kin have been informed.
“Officers from the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards have also been informed.”
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have started an independent investigation.
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