AN investigation has been launched after a pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unmarked police car at Penketh last night.
The incident took place at 7.20pm on Monday 3 February on Warrington Road in Penketh which resulted in the road being closed in both directions. It has since re-opened.
The pedestrian – a man – died at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing at this time.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 628165 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-b/report-a-road-traffic-incident/
In line with normal procedure the incident has been referred to the Independent office for Police Conduct.
The collision took place close to a crossing near a Co-op store on Warrington Road.