Man sadly dies following collision in Taunton
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A 73-year-old man has sadly died following a collision in Taunton on Friday evening (6 November).
The update comes following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in East Reach, Taunton, at around 11.15pm on Friday evening.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, which he sadly succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon (Sunday 8 November).
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. They will be offered support from a specially-trained family liaison officer.
Jack Hawkings, aged 23 from Wellington, was charged yesterday with four offences; including causing serious injury from dangerous driving.
Hawkings is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates Court today (Monday 9 November). Overnight, one of his charges was amended to causing death by dangerous driving.
As is procedure in incidents of this nature where someone has sustained a serious injury or has died, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The vehicle was being pursued by a marked vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.
The officers and staff involved with the collision are also being provided with appropriate welfare and support.