Overview
- The IOPC has begun an independent investigation after South Yorkshire Police wrongly told one family their son had died and another that their son was alive following the 13 December collision.
- Forensic dental analysis has now confirmed that 18-year-old Joshua Johnson died and 17-year-old Trevor Wynn is the survivor receiving hospital care.
- At Doncaster Coroner's Court, a senior officer detailed how a phone case containing Johnson's driving licence and separate items in Wynn's name led to mistaken visual and photographic identifications at the mortuary and hospital.
- Joshua Johnson's family said they kept vigil at a hospital bedside later confirmed to be Wynn's, while Wynn's relatives had begun funeral arrangements; specialist support is being provided to both families.
- Police say an 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and a 19-year-old held on suspicion of perverting the course of justice remain on bail as inquiries continue into the Todwick Road crash.