Pedestrian in hospital after collision on Foleshill Road

It happened yesterday at midnight.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 2nd Sep 2024

A pedestrian remains in hospital after a car failed to stop on the A444.

At just before midnight on 1 September, officers on the A444 near Junction 3 of the M6 requested a car (a red Hyundai Tucson) to stop.

The driver reportedly failed to stop, which resulted in a short pursuit down Foleshill Road in Coventry.

The driver is alleged to have struck several vehicles on the A444 and a pedestrian, who sustained a serious injury and remains in hospital.

Following this, a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fail to stop, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving while under the influence of drugs.

The incident has been referred to the IOPC as is standard practice in an incident following police activity.

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