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Police teams investigate the incident on the A33 in which Matthew Seddon lost his life

Death crash teenager named as Matthew Seddon

February 13, 2013

The teenager who died on the A33 on Monday night has been named locally as Matthew Seddon.

Man dies during A33 police pursuit

Mr Seddon, 19, has not yet been formally identifed by the coroner's office.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the incident following a referral from Thames Valley Police after a red Ford Fiesta, which was being pursued by police for failing to stop, collided with the central reservation.

Six police vehicles, including one dog van and an armed response vehicle, were involved in the incident.

The Fiesta was travelling along the southbound carriageway of the A33, it then performed a u-turn and was travelling in a northbound direction when the collision occurred at around 11.25pm.

Mr Seddon, who was the sole occupant of the car, was thrown into the road and hit by at least one of the pursuing police vehicles. He died at the scene.

A post mortem and formal identification are due to take place later today.

IPCC Commissioner Mike Franklin said: “This is a terribly tragic incident which has resulted in a young man’s death and my thoughts are with his family and all those who knew him at this very difficult time.

“IPCC investigators were at the scene of the collision on Tuesday and this careful and painstaking approach will continue throughout the investigation which will be rigorous in establishing the circumstances surrounding this collision.

“I would urge anyone who can provide information to contact to contact the IPCC by email on readingreliefroad@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk or call freephone 0800 096 9078.”

Anyone with information has also been asked to call the police non-emergency number 101.

Did you know Matthew? Use the comment facility below to leave a tribute or email readingeditorial@trinitysouth.co.uk

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R.I.P. young man what ever you had done it was not worth your life !! Yada Reading

yoda, Reading
16/03/2013 at 00:13

Scribbles, that may well be but they're probably grieving too.

Wookie
13/02/2013 at 14:54

@Scarface,

Your comment about the stinger..... I rest my case.

motorhead, Reading
13/02/2013 at 14:53

Scarface

I've seen the stinger deployedon the A33 at night more than once I use to work along side it and security camera's use to be able to view the road Many nights I've seen car's racing one another at 2 - 3 am at night up and down the daul carriageway.. And several Times the police have halted cars with a stinger along there.

A. XYZ
13/02/2013 at 14:53

To those apposed to negative comments - I appreciate that the family may view the comments, but there is every chance they themselves are using terms like 'idiot' and worse. I lost my step brother due to him being an idiot and doing something mindless and stupid, and know even now we ask ourselves why he did such a thing.

Scribbles, Reading
13/02/2013 at 14:41

Scarface, before accusing others of being dumb try to learn the difference between "your" and "you're".

Spanky
13/02/2013 at 14:39

@ Scarface. Busy A road at 11:25pm? Get your head screwed on mate. And A.XYZ, you should be ashmed of yourself airing your inappropriate opinions where the family can see. Everyone is entitled to their opinion I know, but just remember, loved ones can read this. Someone has lost their life for crying out loud!!

Miss Merry, The 'ding
13/02/2013 at 14:35

Scarface - It's not me thats the dumb one. We don' live in the wild west where gun happy cops hang out of police cars shooting everything that moves. I think thats a little fantasy you have in your head :) They have a spiked strip that they lay out in the road to disable tyres and they use various techniques to box in cars to slow them down. Armed response are usually only used when needed after the car has come to a stop.

Hugh J, Reading
13/02/2013 at 14:32

@Motorhead I have more of a idea about their tactics than you. Its probably best if you just carry on 9-5 desk job as you certainly dont have a clue!

Scarface
13/02/2013 at 14:27

Scarface

You clearly have no idea about firearms tactics in the UK. Probably best not to pretend that you do. Just a thought....

motorhead, Reading
13/02/2013 at 14:18

Scarface

For your information Police in the UK use a stinger system to deflate tyres If it's safe to deploy

A. XYZ
13/02/2013 at 14:15

@ Hugh J Youve been watching too many American videos.

Either your just dumb & dont know nothing or your just a pr** Police do shoot out tyres in UK just like USA. If they think that the vehicle is not going to stop then they will do whatever is necessary. They get pleasure at doing so!

Scarface
13/02/2013 at 14:06

A wellwisher - yes you are correct, but Daily Mail named him last night in their story and these days social media plays a big part in the name getting out before formal ID.

Scribbles, Reading
13/02/2013 at 14:02

A. XYZ, there is a time and a place. This is neither of them. You can apologise or not apologise, either way, you should still be ashamed of yourself.