The family of a jogger who was killed by a police car responding to a 999 call has spoken out following the conclusion of her inquest.

Visibility was impeded by other vehicles when Kimberley Cameron, 27, was struck by a police car on the A41 Bicester Road in Aylesbury on April 16, 2021, at around 5:30pm, an inquest found.

PC Philip Duthie’s vehicle was travelling at approximately 62mph in a 40mph zone with its lights and sirens on when it struck Kimberley as she crossed between two stationary cars on a pedestrian crossing when the lights were at green for traffic.

An inquest jury concluded her death was the result of a road traffic collision.

It also delivered a narrative conclusion, saying the police car was travelling under emergency conditions, and the visibility between Kimberley and the police car was impeded by other vehicles before the collision.

The inquest was not able to confirm whether earbuds found at the scene belonged to Kimberley.

A statement from Kimberley’s family following the inquest said the “evidence shows PC Duthie did not follow basic national guidance or indeed his training”.

It continued: “We are in no doubt that if he had, Kimberley would be alive today.

“Unfortunately, the coroner and jury is not permitted by law to apportion blame or liability.

"In light of this and the pitiful investigation conducted by the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct), we strongly request Thames Valley Police review the case and the new evidence presented to the coroner’s inquest.

“I am personally reaching out to Commissioner Matthew Barber, you have a responsibility to hold your Officers to account, without accountability your organisation cannot learn, prevent future deaths, or indeed have public trust.”

Known to her friends and family as Kim and Kimmy, the inquest hears that her dream was to become an NHS nurse before following in the footsteps of her dad and granddad in becoming an RAF officer.

In her final year of nursing degree, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, nearly losing her life on more than one occasion before overcoming the condition and not letting it affect her life.

Described as an “aspiring kind and thoughtful person”, Kimberley was looking to work her way up the Tesco managerial role whilst she was training towards competing in a triathlon.

In June 2021, Kimberley’s father submitted a formal complaint to the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) about the manner of police driving, specifically the speed and hazard perception.

The police vehicle was heading to a car crash on the A41 in Waddesdon, where two children were trapped in a car which was on fire.

The IOPC concluded the service provided by the police was acceptable.

IOPC regional director, Graham Beesley said: “I would again like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Kimberley Cameron.

“We recognise how difficult this has been for them following their tragic loss and appreciate that they want answers and accountability for her death.

“We conducted a thorough, robust and independent investigation and produced a clear and detailed final report which was shared with the family.

“Our investigation, based on the evidence we obtained, found that the officer was acting in accordance with legislation, policy and guidance.”

Following the conclusion of the inquest, Assistant Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police Tim Metcalfe described the accident as an "absolute tragedy".

He said: "A mandatory referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which, following a process, including a full forensic investigation, carried out independently by Surrey Police, no misconduct or breach of professional standards was identified.

"This tragedy affected everybody involved, including the driver of our vehicle and the members of the public who witnessed it.

"However, it is Kimberley's family and friends who have been most deeply affected by their loss and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to them at this very difficult time."