Parents spent 3 weeks by wrong boy's bedside after police error
A catastrophic police identification failure led to two families' agony after a fatal crash. Explore the unanswered questions and procedural failures in this heartbreaking case.
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Police mix-up leaves families grieving wrong sons for weeks
A devastating police error saw two families misidentify their sons for three weeks after a fatal crash. One mourned a boy who was alive, while the other kept vigil by a stranger's bedside. Read the full shocking story.
Teen misidentified in fatal Rotherham crash, court told
A coroner hears how a 17-year-old was wrongly named as a fatal crash victim, causing anguish for two families. Police have referred themselves to the watchdog.
Teen misidentified after fatal Rotherham crash, court told
An 18-year-old was wrongly named as a victim of a fatal Rotherham collision after a police identification error, a coroner's court heard. Read the full story.
Police misidentify teen killed in Rotherham car crash
A police error led to the wrong family being told their son died in a Rotherham crash. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating the identification process.
Police error: Family told wrong teen survived Rotherham crash
South Yorkshire Police wrongly informed a family their son survived a fatal crash. The 18-year-old victim was misidentified, leading to a three-week ordeal. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog.
Family's 'unimaginable' ordeal after police misidentify crash victim
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak of their trauma after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham collision. Read the full story.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after South Yorkshire police mistakenly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their full tribute.
Police misidentify teen in fatal crash, families grieve wrong boy
A devastating police error saw two families told the wrong fate of their sons after a fatal car crash in Rotherham. One family planned a funeral for a boy who was alive in hospital. Read the full story.
Family told son dead for 3 weeks in police error
A South Yorkshire Police blunder saw a family mourn their 'dead' son for 22 days after a crash. Trevor Wynn, 17, was in a coma while another victim was misidentified. Read the full shocking story.
Surrey Police apologises for Algerian identification error
Surrey Police issues formal apology after misidentifying a man as Algerian during court proceedings, raising concerns about accurate record-keeping and its impact on legal cases.
Democrats' embarrassing blunder misidentifying women in hearing
Democratic representatives face intense criticism after mistakenly identifying women during a crucial North Carolina legislative hearing, raising questions about preparation and respect for participants.
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