Pedestrian fatality 42 in a 30 - Speed Kills

[carinaman]

Seems a marked police car doing 42 in a 30 hit a pedestrian who died. It wasn't a blue light run or an emergency.

Outcome was management advice and a driver improvement course:

https://policeconduct.gov.uk/recommendations/fatal...

[carinaman]

Thanks for more facts.

What's the mention about Misconduct about then? Just the driving?

[carinaman]

BBC News Website said:

Ms Pilkington said her family was "devastated" that there had been no prosecution despite evidence that the officer was speeding.

She was told black box recordings were not admissible evidence in criminal courts.

Black box recordings are not admissible in Courts?

Yet Dashcam and Go Pro footage is?

Police officer worn video camera footage is admissible in Courts, but black box recordings aren't?

[carinaman]

I've never heard a driving instructor say 'Be prepared for the traffic lights to change as you approach them'.

[carinaman]

Derek Smith said:

Look on the bright side. The death of an individual has given you something to moan about with regards the police. Not quite win:win I know, but getting there.

Hi Derek, as you've responded I thought this may be a good opportunity to inform you of some typos on your LinkedIn profile. For your police job you've five errors over the first three lines, with two errors in 'communications'.

[carinaman]

Could the family attempt a private prosecution?

Is there sufficient evidence there to suggest they may be successful if they went down that path?