North Yorkshire Police officer sentenced over Harrogate crash
Two elderly people were seriously injured.
A North Yorkshire Police officer's been sentenced - after a crash in Harrogate which left two elderly people seriously injured.
It happened at the junction of Otley Road and Cold Bath Road in May 2018.
38 year-old DC Quita Passmore went through a red light in a unmarked police car while responding to an incident - and hit another car, which was carrying the two women.
She was found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving - and was given a ten month suspended sentence. She was also banned from driving for two years.
The verdict has now been referred to the North Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Department for further investigation.
Deputy Chief Constable Phil Cain said: “This was a very sad incident and our thoughts are with the two women and their families who are still recovering from the events of that day.
“This is an incident that police officers hope to never occur and thankfully is rare.
“We acknowledge the decision of the court. The verdict has now been referred to our Professional Standards Department to form part of our internal investigation; therefore, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further at this time.”