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Police Correct Misidentified Crash Victim After Dental Records

9/8/2026

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South Yorkshire Police misidentified a deceased teenager after the December 13 crash on Todwick Road, Rotherham.
The crash killed 18-year-old Joshua Johnson and 17-year-old Summer Louise Scott.
17-year-old Trevor Wynn survived but was mistakenly thought dead until January 4.
Dental records later confirmed the victims’ identities after visual identification proved unreliable.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says its investigation is at an advanced stage and should conclude in coming weeks.

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South Yorkshire Police misidentified a deceased teenager after the December 13 crash on Todwick Road, Rotherham.
The crash killed 18-year-old Joshua Johnson and 17-year-old Summer Louise Scott.
17-year-old Trevor Wynn survived but was mistakenly thought dead until January 4.
Dental records later confirmed the victims’ identities after visual identification proved unreliable.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct says its investigation is at an advanced stage and should conclude in coming weeks.