Hit-and-runs. A chilling reminder of the recklessness that can plague our roads. This week’s Traffic Cops turns its lens on the Peak District, examining the difficult task of pursuing drivers who flee the scene of an accident.
With a sobering statistic – that roughly 90% of hit-and-run drivers are never apprehended – the episode follows officers as they respond to a fatal collision on a Peak District country road. A BMW collided head-on with another vehicle, and the two suspects promptly abandoned the scene, sparking a manhunt.
In a separate incident, emergency services treat a man claiming to be a passenger after he was flung from a vehicle through the back window. The officers must now locate the driver, who remains at large.
The episode offers a look into the painstaking work of crash detectives as they piece together the events of the fatal collision, hoping to identify the individuals involved. It’s a stark illustration of the dangers faced by officers patrolling British roads, and the difficult task of bringing those responsible to justice.
Traffic Cops airs Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Channel 5.
