Cops allegedly chased car before crash which killed Scots teen and left two others injured
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner is now looking at the circumstances leading up to the fatality
POLICE PROBED Cops allegedly chased car before crash which killed Scots teen and left two others injured
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COPS were allegedly chasing a car before it crashed — killing a teenage girl and injuring two others.
Passenger Ellie Douglas, 17, died when the Volkswagen Golf collided with an HGV.
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Ellie Douglas died in a fatal collision near Bathgate
Another female, 18, and the car's male driver, 20, were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Now officers have referred themselves to the police watchdog after the collision near Bathgate, West Lothian, on Monday.
After the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner was notified, a source claimed: 'The car the young people were in was getting pursued by officers.
'But nobody knows yet why.
"There are a lot of unanswered questions in the community.'
It is understood the HGV driver was uninjured and has been charged with alleged road traffic offences.
Inspector Ben Legge said inquiries were ongoing, adding: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl.'
More than £6,000 has been raised online for loved ones of trainee hairdresser Ellie.
She was described as 'a beautiful soul who lit up every room'.
One relative said: 'Words can't describe how devastated I am to hear you've left this world.'
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Head of Investigations for the cops' watchdog, Raymond Brown, said: 'PIRC has received a referral from Police Scotland in relation to a fatal road traffic incident which took place on Monday, 9 June in Bathgate.
'We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all of those who have been affected.'
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