Man charged after two injured in collision following police pursuit

Police have referred themselves to the Professional Standards Department following the collision on Friday in Culloden.

A man has been charged and officers have referred themselves to the standards department after a police chase ended in a three-vehicle collision.

On Friday evening around 6.20pm, police spotted a white Mercedes EQB driving at speed on Barn Church Road in Culloden.

A pursuit took place before the vehicle was involved in a crash with two other cars.

A 43-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment following the crash.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a crash in Culloden. 

“Around 6.20pm on September 13, a white Mercedes EQB was seen by officers driving at speed in Barn Church Road. A short pursuit took place before the vehicle was involved in a collision with two other cars. 

“A 43-year-old man and 54-year-old woman were taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment. 

“The 20-year-old is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court in connection with road traffic offences on Monday, September 16, 2024. 

“A report on the circumstances of the incident will be referred to the Professional Standards Department for review.”

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