A 73-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Taunton town centre.
The crash happened on East Reach at around 11.15pm on Friday, November 6, police said.
Police said the pedestrian was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Sunday, November 8.
A police spokesperson said: "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."
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Jack Hawkings, 23, from Wellington, has been charged with four offences, including causing serious injury from dangerous driving.
One of the charges was later amended to causing death by dangerous driving.
He is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates Court today (Monday, November 9).
The vehicle was being pursued by a marked vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.
A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
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