The family of a young girl who tragically lost her life on a motorway while fleeing from the police have stated that the driver holds no responsibility for the incident. Tamzin Ellen Hall, a resident of Wellington, Somerset, suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a car on the M5 highway between junctions 25 and 24 on November 11, 2024. The 17-year-old was under police custody at the time and was being transported in an Avon and Somerset Police vehicle that had stopped on the motorway.
At a preliminary hearing at Taunton Coroner’s Court, Senior Coroner Samantha Marsh announced that Tamzin’s death inquest would be presented to a jury. The inquest is scheduled to commence on January 11, 2027, at Wells Town Hall and is anticipated to span two to three weeks.
Family members of Tamzin, along with her mother, representatives from Avon and Somerset Police, and the driver involved in the accident, attended the hearing on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Hall family emphasized that the driver bore no blame for Tamzin’s untimely demise.
During an initial inquest session at Wells Town Hall, it was revealed that Tamzin had exited the police vehicle, crossed the road, and climbed over a crash barrier before being struck by a passing vehicle on the southbound side of the highway, resulting in fatal head, neck, and chest injuries.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is conducting an investigation into Tamzin’s death, specifically examining the interactions between two Avon and Somerset Police officers and Tamzin leading up to the accident. A report released by the watchdog outlined how Tamzin managed to free herself from handcuffs, move from the back to the front seat of the police car, and exit the vehicle.
Amy Hall, Tamzin’s mother, previously described her daughter as her closest confidante and expressed profound grief over her loss. Ms. Hall lauded Tamzin for her kindness, love, loyalty, honesty, humor, intelligence, and unique perspectives on life, highlighting the profound bond they shared from dawn till dusk.