Pedestrian killed after being hit by police car on emergency call
A man in his 60s has died after being hit by a police vehicle in the Midlands.. The incident occurred yesterday evening (Friday, September 13) as officers were responding to an emergency call in Nuneaton.
The collision took place around 8.45pm between the junction of Gipsy Lane and the Griff Roundabout. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury according to Warwickshire Police.
Despite the immediate medical attention provided by paramedics at the scene, the man was pronounced dead. His next of kin have been informed.
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The matter has now been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) by Warwickshire Police. They are urging any witnesses to come forward and provide information by calling 101.
In a statement released today (September 14), Warwickshire Police confirmed: "At around 8.45pm last night (Friday, September 13), officers were travelling to an emergency incident in Nuneaton when their vehicle hit a pedestrian on the B4113 Coventry Road between the junction of Gipsy Lane and the Griff Roundabout," reports Coventry Live.
"A man in his 60s sustained a serious head injury, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly died at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. Neither of the officers in the police vehicle were injured.
"As is standard practice with any death following police activity, this has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), who have begun their independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"If you witnessed the incident, have dashcam footage of it, or information that could help with enquiries, please report this to us either via our website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 359 of September 13."