Overview
- A collision on Walker Fold Road on May 5, which followed a police pursuit, left 17-year-old Erica De Sousa Correia critically injured and she later died in hospital less than two weeks before her 18th birthday.
- A 17-year-old boy has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed pending further enquiries; he cannot be named because he is a minor.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and Greater Manchester Police says it is supporting Erica’s family.
- Erica’s relatives paid tribute saying she was kind, wanted to become a midwife, loved dancing and Portugal, and had already planned her outfit for her June 1 birthday while asking for privacy.
- Next steps include the IOPC inquiry, separate criminal enquiries, and possible coroner or inquest proceedings; the IOPC review will examine whether police actions during the pursuit complied with rules and guidance.