Harry Dunn parents urge US base road safety review

Harry Dunn died in hospital after his motorbike was involved in a crash outside RAF Croughton

The parents of Harry Dunn have called for an "urgent" government review of road safety around US military bases.

There have been 15 incidents in which people have been killed or badly hurt by drivers on the wrong side of the road near them, they claim.

Motorcyclist Mr Dunn, 19, was hit by a car on 27 August, 2019, near RAF Croughton, a US Air Force base.

His mother and father have requested a meeting with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to discuss safety measures.

It is believed suspect Anne Sacoolas, who left for the US after the crash claiming diplomatic immunity, was on the wrong side of the road when Mr Dunn was fatally injured.

A video has now emerged of a car being driven in this way near the base, on Friday.

Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn urged Mr Wallace to ensure this kind of crash "never happens to another family again".

In a letter, they said: "Sadly, a very clear pattern has emerged of strikingly similar tragedies having occurred over the years outside RAF bases occupied by the Americans around the country, at the hands of American drivers.

"We have been approached by dozens of families with their own stories. We are aware of at least 15 people who have either died or suffered life-changing injuries having been struck by Americans driving on the wrong side of the road.

"There are likely to be more as people learn of Harry's story. I am sure you will agree, this pattern must stop."

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Northamptonshire Chief Constable Nick Adderley has pledged funds for driver training for base staff.

Family spokesman Radd Seiger said: "We were pleased to see Nick Adderley's intervention in respect of Croughton but this is a national issue.

"I look forward to a prompt reply from the defence secretary and to sitting down with him to plan urgent remedial action."

An MoD spokesman said: "We are aware of a letter from Mr Seiger and a response will be issued in due course."