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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josh Payne

Suspect’s welfare prioritised over prompt probe after Harry Dunn crash – report

Harry Dunn was killed in a road crash in August 2019 (Family handout/PA) - (PA Media)

Police failed to arrest a former US state department employee after her car struck and killed a teenage motorcyclist because they prioritised the suspect’s welfare over a “prompt and effective investigation”, a review has concluded.

Anne Sacoolas, who was able to leave the UK under diplomatic immunity laws 19 days after the crash that left 19-year-old Harry Dunn fatally injured, was not arrested at the scene after police believed the “necessity test” had not been met.

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