Kent Police refers itself to watchdog following M25 pursuit crash death
A motorcyclist died after their bike was hit by a car being chased by officers
Kent Police has referred itself to the police watchdog following a fatal crash involving a car its officers had been pursuing.
A motorcyclist died when their bike was hit by a car at junction 30 of the M25 in West Thurrock in Essex at around 11.40pm on Sunday night (April 14th).
Officers confirmed the vehicle had been involved in a pursuit with Kent Police vehicles prior to the collision.
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Kent Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The westbound stretch of motorway was shut through much of Monday morning before opening at around 10.30am.