Motorist dies after police pursuit near Caddington

A man has died following a pursuit involving a police vehicle and a grey Audi near Caddington.

Shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday, officers in a marked police car were alerted to a grey Audi driving without lights on in High Street South, Dunstable.

A cordon was put in place on the A5183 between the Kensworth Turn (pictured) and Caddington. Image: Google Maps

placeholder image — A cordon was put in place on the A5183 between the Kensworth Turn (pictured) and Caddington. Image: Google Maps

The driver, a 41-year-old man, failed to stop for police and a pursuit ensued as the vehicle made off on the A5183 towards Markyate.

At around 10.37pm, the grey Audi left the carriageway and collided with a tree. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Officers commenced critical first aid care and were later supported by emergency services, however despite best efforts, the driver was pronounced dead shortly before 11.30pm.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

In line with standard protocols, Bedfordshire Police made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who have since launched an investigation.

A cordon was in place on the A5183 between the Kensworth Turn (northbound) and Caddington (southbound) whilst emergency services responded.