19-year-old passenger killed in Tottenham crash after police pursuit
A 19-year-old man has died from “significant” injuries after a car he was in failed to stop for police and crashed in north London.
Officers on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle “of interest” in Pretoria Road, Edmonton, just before 1am on Friday.
The Metropolitan Police said following a short pursuit of approximately 60 seconds, they temporarily lost sight of it.
Shortly after, officers drove onto The Roundway, Tottenham, to find the car had been involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle.
The teenage passenger suffered serious wounds and was provided with immediate first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance.
A force spokesman added: “He was taken to hospital where, despite the best efforts of emergency services and medical staff, he died a short time later.
“His next of kin have been informed.”
The male driver, also 19, survived but was arrested after the smash on suspicion of failure to stop and dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.
There were no other reported injuries.
As is standard practice, the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards was informed about the incident, as was the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Deputy Editor
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