Pedestrian Killed After Warwickshire Police Car Crash in Nuneaton
Warwickshire Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a tragic collision involving a police vehicle in Nuneaton left a man dead.
Fatal Crash on Coventry Road
The fatal incident happened around 8.45pm on Friday, 13 September, on the B4113 Coventry Road between Gipsy Lane junction and Griff Roundabout. A police car responding to an emergency call struck a male pedestrian in his 60s.
The man suffered a severe head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate paramedic attempts to save him. His next of kin have been informed.
Police Officers Unharmed as Investigation Begins
The two officers inside the police vehicle escaped without injury. Following standard procedure in such cases, the collision has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has launched an independent probe into the full circumstances of the crash.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Warwickshire Police are appealing for anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage to get in touch. This vital information could help piece together what happened on that tragic night.
If you have any details, call Warwickshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 359 of 13 September.
