AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a police vehicle responding to a 999 call struck a pedestrian in Nuneaton.
The incident happened on the B4113 Coventry Road between the junction of Gipsy Lane and the Griff roundabout on Friday evening.
The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, sustained a serious head injury and, despite the best efforts of paramedics from the ambulance service, he sadly died at the scene. His next of kin has been informed and, Warwickshire Police said, its thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends at this time.
Neither of the officers in the police vehicle were injured.
As is standard practice with any death following police activity, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), which has begun its independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has information or dash cam footage should report what they know by calling 101 or via the Warwickshire Police website.
