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Fatal Police Chase Ends in Pedestrian Tragedy
9 Nov
Summary
- A 73-year-old man died after being hit by a car during a police pursuit.
- The driver, Jack Hawkings, 23, faces charges including death by dangerous driving.
- The incident occurred on Friday night in East Reach, Taunton, with an ongoing IOPC investigation.
A devastating incident in Taunton has resulted in the death of a 73-year-old pedestrian following a police pursuit. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police were in pursuit of a car in East Reach around 23:15 GMT on Friday.
Moments after the pursuit began, the car collided with the pedestrian. The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
Jack Hawkings, a 23-year-old from Wellington, has been arrested and charged with several offenses, including death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court.
Two women, aged 21 and 22, who were also arrested, have been released on conditional bail. The police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.
