Suicidal drivers moves welcomed by Elber Twomey

Suicide awareness campaigner Elber Twomey has welcomed improvements made by Devon and Cornwall Police in how its officers deal with suicidal drivers.

Almost three years after the road traffic collision in Devon which led to the death of her husband Con, son Oisín, and her unborn child, Elber Marie, Ms Twomey visited the police force last week at the invitation of Chief Supt Jim Nye, the head of operations for the force. He has maintained close contact with her since the incident, caused by a suicidal taxi driver, in July 2012.

During her visit, Ms Twomey saw how the force is training police officers to safely manage pursuits. She welcomed the improvement to date and suggested how they could go further.