A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following a serious collision, which occurred during a police pursuit in Taunton that left a 70-year-old pedestrian in critical condition.
Jack Hawkings, 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 license.
The charges follow a crash between a car and a pedestrian in East Reach, Taunton, at around 11.15pm on Friday evening (November 6).
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A man in his 70s was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in critical condition, according to Avon and Somerset Police.
Two women, aged 21 and 22, who were arrested at the same time have been released on conditional bail.
Hawkings will appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday, November 9) and remains in police custody at this time.
Avon and Somerset Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, and the moments leading up to it.
A spokesperson for the police said: “If you have any information and have not yet spoken with police, please contact 101 and quote reference 5226360682.
Avon and Somerset Police are liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is procedure in incidents of this matter.
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