Woman, 62, dies after Audi that had been chased by police for six minutes crashed into her car

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 09:09 EDT, 3 September 2026 | Updated: 09:28 EDT, 3 September 2026 A mother who was fighting for her life after a black Audi that had been chased by police crashed into her car has tragically died.Karen Joseph, 62, was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after 19-year-old Roman Kalas ploughed into her white Ford Puma on Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, at around 5.40pm on August 24.Mr Kalas, who was driving a black Audi A3, died at the scene, with his initial cause of death given as traumatic head and chest injuries. Mrs Joseph tragically died in hospital last Friday. Her daughter, a passenger in the car, sustained minor injuries.Warwickshire Police officers had pursued the Audi for around six minutes before it crashed.After reviewing dashcam footage, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) today confirmed the officer began the pursuit - with sirens and emergency lights on - after Mr Kalas refused to stop for police in Birmingham Road.It comes after two police officers were killed when five young men in a Volkswagen Passat smashed into their police vehicle while driving the wrong way down the A66, near Middlesbrough. The group of five, who had earlier been pursued by police, also died at the scene.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.'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.'Inquests into the deaths of Mrs Joseph and Mr Kalas will open tomorrow. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. Police at the scene of the crash on Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, on August 24 An air ambulance is seen near the scene of the crash, which left two dead