A man has been charged after a crash in Taunton left a man in his 70s in a critical condition in hospital. Police said the incident happened in East Reach at about 11.15pm on Friday, November 6, after officers began a pursuit. They spotted a car without a front number plate. The 70-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital. Jack Hawkings, 23, of Bramley Close, Wellington, was arrested and has now been charged with four offences, including causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He has also been charged with driving without insurance or a licence. He is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court. Two other women, aged 21 and 22, were arrested at the same time and have been released on conditional bail. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision and the moments leading up to it, and asked anyone with information to call 101 and quote reference 5226360682. The force said it is liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with procedure. Hawkings remains in police custody ahead of his court appearance.