Homicide police hunt Mercedes occupants as lady dies after ‘altercation’ and automobile chase

A homicide inquiry has been launched, with police attempting to find the occupants of a black Mercedes after a lady died following a “dangerous” automobile chase.

Emergency companies have been referred to as to B902 New Carron Road in Falkirk at round 6.10pm on Saturday after two automobiles collided.

The 27-year-old feminine driver of a silver Vauxhall Vectra was pronounced useless on the scene.

Her 22-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for therapy, whereas the 39-year-old male driver of a black Volkswagen Tiguan additionally suffered minor accidents.

Police Scotland stated the girl’s dying was being handled as “suspicious”.

Shortly earlier than the crash, investigating officers say these within the Vauxhall have been concerned in an “altercation” with the occupants of a black Mercedes C-Class exterior an deal with in Foundry Street.

Police say the Mercedes pursued the Vauxhall on to New Carron Road “in a dangerous fashion” after which fled the scene after the crash.

Detective Inspector Hazel Reid stated: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman at this very difficult time.

“We have a devoted staff of officers engaged on this investigation and in depth enquiries are ongoing at the moment.

“It is imperative we trace the occupants of the black Mercedes who fled the scene.

“We imagine this automobile has pursued the Vauxhall in a harmful trend, leading to a crash with the Volkswagen Tiguan.”

Officers have been gathering CCTV footage from the encompassing space and finishing up door-to-door enquiries.

Anyone with data, non-public CCTV or dashcam footage is being urged to return ahead.

Inspector Reid added: “We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.

“It is important that we discover out extra about what has occurred as quickly as we are able to and I might urge anybody with data to contact us as quickly as potential, irrespective of how insignificant it may appear.”