The high-speed world of “Traffic Cops” returns to Channel 5 this Monday, offering a sobering look at the dangers faced by Derbyshire’s police force. The officers deal with over 300 life-changing or fatal collisions each year, often involving the very young or very old – a stark reality brought into sharp focus in this episode.
One incident features a serious crash involving a young motorcyclist and an elderly pedestrian, leading to an immediate arrest for suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. In another, officers respond to a collision where a teenager, out driving with only a provisional license, crashes into a wall. Later, a head-on collision between an elderly couple and a young man demonstrates the devastating consequences that can occur in an instant.
As crash investigators sift through the wreckage, analyzing witness statements and CCTV footage, the episode provides insight into the meticulous work required to piece together the events leading up to these tragedies. Despite the carnage, some individuals escape with their lives. While crumpled metal can be replaced, the emotional scars of these incidents run deep.
“Traffic Cops” airs Monday, 17 March at 8:00 PM on Channel 5.
