Main Nottingham city centre road Huntingdon Street closed after pedestrian dies during police chase
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle during a police pursuit through Nottingham city centre.
The incident happened on the A60 Huntingdon Street shortly after 3am this morning (13 December).
The vehicle, which was being followed by police at the time, crashed with the male pedestrian, aged 31.
He was treated by paramedics and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
As the crash happened during a police pursuit, Nottinghamshire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog - the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He remains in police custody.
Police are asking for anyone with dashcam footage or any witnesses to come forward.
The A60 Huntingdon Street has been closed in both directions, with diversions in place.
The closures are expected to remain in place for some time while inquiries continue into the incident, and drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Some tram services through the city have been affected, and passengers are being warned to factor long delays into their journey times.
Sergeant Mark Baker, of Nottinghamshire Polices Serious Collision Investigation Unit, who is leading the investigation into the incident, said:
“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends during this extremely difficult time.
“We are carrying out a detailed and thorough investigation and we apologise for any inconvenience this has caused road users today. Unfortunately, these closures are going to affect tonight’s rush hour.
“Whilst the incident happened in the early hours of the morning, this part of the city was still relatively busy due to its close proximity to student properties and city bars and nightclubs.
“We believe there were a number of key witnesses in the area that have yet to come forward.
“This includes a number of people who were with the victim shortly before his death. If you saw the incident or have any information including mobile phone or dash cam footage we urge you to get in touch as soon as possible.”
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