A 73-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a car that was being pursued by police in Taunton. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 23:15 GMT in East Reach.
Avon and Somerset Police stated that officers in a marked patrol vehicle were pursuing a car moments before it collided with the pedestrian. The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
Jack Hawkings, 23, from Wellington, Somerset, appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court charged with death by dangerous driving and driving without insurance or a licence. His previous charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving was upgraded following the pedestrian's death. A charge of failing to stop for police was withdrawn.
Two women, aged 21 and 22, arrested at the same time as Hawkings, have been released on conditional bail. Hawkings has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Taunton Crown Court on 11 December.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding the incident. Police also said officers ended the pursuit after the crash and provided emergency treatment to the man.