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Man struck and killed by marked police car in Reading | Man struck and killed by marked police car in Reading |
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A man died when he was struck by a marked police car in Reading. | A man died when he was struck by a marked police car in Reading. |
The victim, 28, and a police officer were hit by the vehicle as it responded to a burglary in Eastern Avenue at about 01:45 BST. | |
The man died at the scene of the crash in Wokingham Road. The police officer was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. | The man died at the scene of the crash in Wokingham Road. The police officer was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) confirmed it is investigating the incident. | |
Wokingham Road, near Reading Old Cemetery, was closed for an investigation but has since reopened. | Wokingham Road, near Reading Old Cemetery, was closed for an investigation but has since reopened. |
Chief Constable Sara Thornton, of Thames Valley Police, said: "We take it very seriously - someone has died. | |
"We have to find out what happened but it's early days and the IPCC will give any further comments. | |