A 33-year-old man has been charged after a police chase saw a pedestrian struck by a BMW on November 6, 2024.
The collision took place at 11:30 am when officers attempted to stop the green BMW. The car subsequently collided with the pedestrian, a man in his 60s.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, but they are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Sohail Afzal, of Burton Road, Derby was arrested.
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Sohail Afzal was later charged with several offences, including causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Other charges include;
- Failing to stop for police,
- Driving while disqualified,
- Criminal damage,
- Driving without insurance.
Sohail Afzal appeared before Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on November 7. He was remanded in police custody.
He is set to appear in court again at a later date. Investigations continue.
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