Mum, 62, dies days after teen, 19, also killed when he smashed into her car during 6-minute police chase

A MUM has died days after a teen was also killed when he smashed into her car during a six-minute police chase. Karen Joseph, 62, died in hospital after the collision in Stratford-upon-Avon. The crash unfolded after a black Audi A3 Roman Kalas, 19, was travelling in collided with Karen’s Ford Puma. The driver of the Audi died at the scene and has been named as 19-year-old Roman Kalas. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the pursuit began after Mr Kalas failed to stop for officers in Birmingham Road, with the police car activating its siren and emergency lights. Karen was taken to hospital with critical injuries where she sadly died on Friday. Mrs Joseph’s daughter, a passenger in the car, sustained minor injuries in the incident. The watchdog is now investigating the circumstances around the collision on Monday, August 24. The IOPC said it has obtained dashcam footage from a Warwickshire Police car which pursued the Audi for around six minutes before the crash at around 5.40pm. IOPC Director Derrick Campbell said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends and everyone affected by the deaths of Roman Kalas and Karen Joseph. Most read in The Sun “We have spoken with both families to advise them of our investigation, and they will be provided with regular updates. They have requested privacy at this difficult time. “Given two members of the public have died in an incident involving a police pursuit, it’s important that an independent investigation is carried out to establish the full circumstances. “We are examining police dashcam footage, trawling the pursuit route for CCTV footage and appeal to anyone with either doorbell or dashcam footage to contact our investigators on 0300 303 5609.” Inquests into their deaths will open tomorrow. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.