Man hit by car being chased by Police in Aberdeen
The 48-year-old was seriously injured after he was hit by a car that refused to stop for Police.
Last updated 18th Aug 2021
Police Officers are appealing for witnesses following a pursuit and subsequent serious road crash on Great Northern Road, Aberdeen.
Around 2pm on Monday, 16 August, 2021, a Black Seat Leon Cupra failed to stop for police in the Northfield area of Aberdeen near the junction with Moir Drive.
Police gave chase before the car hit a pedestrian on Great Northern Road a short time later.
A 48-year-old man, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The road was closed for approximately 9 hours to allow collision investigation work to be carried out.
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The Black Seat Leon Cupra was found abandoned a short time later in St Machar Place, Aberdeen, and enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and a passenger.
Detective Inspector Jamie Sherlock said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we urge anyone who may have seen what happened to get in touch. In particular, we ask anyone with dash-cam footage of the Seat, before and after the crash, to contact officers.
“If you can help please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 1752 of Monday, 16 August, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
As is standard procedure, the matter has been referred to the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) with respect to any prior police involvement.