Police Misconduct Probe in Fatal Crash

0:00On March 12, three young people died in a car crash near Cardiff back in March 2023, and their vehicle stayed hidden in Woodland 4. Two full days despite missing persons reports from worried families. Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21 and Rafale Jean 24, lost their lives while two others suffered serious injuries. The group had been out clubbing before heading to a caravan park, but police didn't find them until early Monday morning. The independent office for police conduct looked into how Gwen Police handled those reports. Initially, six officers faced misconduct proceedings, with four accused of gross misconduct for things like poor risk assessments and searches. Two were cleared last December, but now one officer facing serious charges has resigned. Families are speaking out about their deep frustration and sense of betrayal over these delays. These relatives say the pain feels just as raw three years on, leaving them confused and let down without the quick answers they deserved from the start.

1:03Police insists the process against the resigned officer can still go ahead, potentially ending in a finding of dismissal even after leaving the force. The IOPC calls the probe complex but vital for public trust, and they've handed it back to Gwen for the remaining hearings. Similarly, the crash investigation wrapped up and went to the corner for inquests. With families still pushing for full accountability, these steps offer some hope amid the ongoing weight for closure on that heartbreaking night.