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Pedestrian killed in police crash | Pedestrian killed in police crash |
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An 82-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a marked police car in Coventry. | An 82-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a marked police car in Coventry. |
The man was hit by the vehicle, which was responding to an emergency call, on Walsgrave Road at 2218 BST on Thursday. | The man was hit by the vehicle, which was responding to an emergency call, on Walsgrave Road at 2218 BST on Thursday. |
He was taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, but died just after 2300 BST. | He was taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, but died just after 2300 BST. |
West Midlands Police have referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation. | West Midlands Police have referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation. |
'Distressing time' | |
Coventry Police Commander Steve Glover said: "I'm deeply saddened by this incident. | |
"Our thoughts are with the gentleman's family and friends at what is a distressing time for all involved. | |
"Police family liaison officers are comforting the man's wife and helping her in any way they can. | |
"The two officers in the police vehicle involved in the collision were treated for shock. Both are extremely upset." |
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