Update: Fatal Accident on Bezuidenhoutseweg After Short Pursuit

In the accident on Bezuidenhoutseweg in The Hague on Thursday, December 4, a 21-year-old woman from The Hague, a 20-year-old woman from The Hague, and a 24-year-old man from The Hague lost their lives. A 21-year-old woman from The Hague was injured. The Rijksrecherche is currently investigating the actual circumstances, including whether the police acted lawfully.

Notable Driving Behavior

On December 4 around 4:40 AM, the police wanted to check a vehicle due to notable driving behavior. The officer gave a stop signal, which was not obeyed. Subsequently, the vehicle fled. This led to a short pursuit. On Bezuidenhoutseweg, the driver lost control of the steering wheel, after which the vehicle came to a stop against a tree and caught fire. One of the occupants was removed from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with injuries. Three occupants died.

Investigation

The Rijksrecherche is currently investigating the actual circumstances, including whether the police acted lawfully. The investigation is ongoing. The officers are being interviewed. Additionally, witnesses are being heard and camera footage is being reviewed.

Rijksrecherche

The Rijksrecherche is an independent body that, under the leadership of the Public Prosecution Service, investigates police conduct. This always happens when someone is (seriously) injured or dies during police actions.