Man Charged After Pedestrian Hit During Police Pursuit in Taunton

A pedestrian in their 70s was seriously injured in a collision with a vehicle during a police pursuit in Taunton, Somerset. The incident occurred in the East Reach area of the city centre at 23:15 BST on 6 November. The pedestrian is currently in hospital in a critical condition.

Jack Hawkings, 23, of Bramley Close, Wellington, has been charged with four offences: causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, and driving without insurance or a licence. He is being held in police custody and is scheduled to appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Police officers had activated their lights and sirens to pursue an Audi A3 without a front number plate when the collision occurred. They halted the pursuit and provided emergency treatment to the injured pedestrian. The pedestrian's gender has not been disclosed by police. The pedestrian's family has been informed and are receiving support, as are the officers involved in the pursuit.

Two women, aged 21 and 22, who were previously arrested on suspicion of taking without consent, have been released on conditional bail. Avon and Somerset Police is working with the Independent Office for Police Conduct and is appealing for information from the public.