Man dies after being hit by car in Taunton police pursuit

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 11:37 · Archive

A 73-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a car during a police pursuit in Taunton. The collision occurred in East Reach at around 11.15pm on Friday, 6 November. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Sunday afternoon, 8 November.

Police had spotted an Audi A3 without a front number plate and activated their lights and sirens. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The car drove into Taunton town centre where it collided with the pedestrian.

Jack Hawkings, 23, from Bramley Close in Wellington, has been charged with four offences: causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, and driving without insurance or a licence. He remains in police custody and is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates Court. Two women, aged 21 and 22, who were arrested at the scene have been released on conditional bail.

Avon and Somerset Police said the officers and staff involved in the pursuit are being provided with appropriate welfare and support. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as is procedure in such incidents.

How it is being reported

• Pedestrian dies after police pursuit crashA pedestrian was struck by a car being pursued by a marked police vehicle in Taunton on Friday.BBC Somerset · 9 Nov, 11:52
• Elderly man dies after being hit by Audi during police chase in TauntonA young man is due in court todaySomersetLive · 9 Nov, 11:15
• Man, 73, dies after police pursuit crash in Taunton town centreAvon and Somerset Police have confirmed that a 73-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on East Reach in TauntonSomerset County Gazette · 9 Nov, 11:03
• Suspect named after pedestrian hit by car in Taunton police chaseThe casualty is in a critical conditionSomersetLive · 8 Nov, 14:40
• Man, 70, remains ‘critical’ after Taunton pursuit crash as 23-year-old chargedA 23-year-old man has been charged following a serious collision in Taunton, which left a 70-year-old pedestrian in critical condition.Somerset County Gazette · 8 Nov, 14:29
• Pedestrian suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being struck in Taunton police chasePolice are appealing for witnessesSomersetLive · 7 Nov, 18:20
• Pedestrian in 70s suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after Taunton police pursuitThree people have been arrested after a person in their seventies has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after a collision during a police pursuit in Taunton.Somerset County Gazette · 7 Nov, 17:31

In this story: Jack Hawkings · Taunton · Wellington · Avon and Somerset Police · Independent Office for Police Conduct · Taunton Magistrates Court

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