Fatal moped accident in Gosport leads to investigation into police behavior

In a statement, the IOPC said: “Officers provided first aid but unfortunately the 59-year-old male rider died at the scene.

“We understand that this was briefly followed by a marked police car on Anglesey Road shortly before the collision, after the driver was stopped by police but then drove away.”

The watchdog’s regional director, Mel Palmer, said: “Our sympathies and thoughts go out to the family and friends of the man who has sadly died and to everyone affected by this tragic incident.

“Over the coming days, IOPC investigators will be setting up witness appeal signs and I would encourage anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam, doorbell or other footage to get in touch.”