February 10th 2024.
The loved ones of Zoe Hawes are mourning the loss of a dear family member and describing her as the heart of their blended family. Zoe, a devoted mother and grandmother, was on her way to a well-deserved holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday when tragedy struck in the early hours of last Sunday. A stolen van, being chased by the police, collided with three other vehicles on the M25 near St Albans, including Zoe's car.
It is a devastating loss for her family, who describe her as a role model and the center of their family. They also mention her loving nature as a friend, sister, aunt, and young nanna. Zoe was looking forward to celebrating her milestone birthday with her husband on their holiday, but sadly, it was taken away from her.
Her family is struggling to come to terms with her sudden and tragic death, and they express their love for her and the enormous void she has left in their lives. They will miss her forever and cherish the memories of her.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the involvement of Hertfordshire Police in the crash. The collision, which occurred between junctions 21A and 22, caused chaos in the area, with vehicle wreckage scattered across all four lanes of the M25.
According to the IPOC, the stolen van, a Citroen Dispatch, was first spotted by police on the M1 at 3:40 am. When the driver failed to stop, the officers initiated a pursuit but had to abandon it due to safety concerns. A second chase was attempted on Breakspear Way in Hemel Hempstead, but it was also called off.
Unfortunately, the van was then seen traveling on the wrong side of the M25, and a police officer followed it on the correct side of the road. However, they did not activate their lights or sirens. Tragically, a collision occurred between the van and other vehicles, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
The IOPC is conducting an independent investigation into the actions and decision-making of the police officers involved in the pursuit. They are gathering and reviewing evidence, including police dashcam footage, body-worn video footage, motorway CCTV, and police call logs and radio transmissions.
Charmaine Arbouin, the IOPC regional director, expresses her condolences to those affected by this horrific incident and emphasizes the importance of an independent investigation. She assures that their inquiries will not interfere with the police investigation, and they will keep everyone involved informed of their progress.
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