Misconduct was found against PC Stuart Hodson after a three-day hearing that concluded on Wednesday, 20 January. The IOPC launched an independent investigation in June 2019 after a man suffered serious injuries following a road traffic incident on Colarado Way, Castleford. The investigation found that PC Hodson - who was driving a police van, a vehicle not authorised to conduct police pursuits - activated his blue lights and began pursuing a BMW car. It was reported that the BMW then crashed into a roundabout, and the driver then exited the car and fled. PC Hodson saw the man fleeing and drove his van closer in order to get nearer to him and detain him on foot. At this point, it was reported, his police van collided with the man, causing him injuries.