A man has been charged following a fatal collision.
The incident happened just after 9am on Sunday (28 August) when a suspected stolen car failed to stop for police in Newark.
The car continued along Hawton Road where it left the road and hit a tree.
A 35-year-old man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Anthony Riley, of Forest Road, Clipstone, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving whilst disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
The 32-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court yesterday (29 August 2022) and was remanded in custody.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with standard procedure.
Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting incident 185 of 28 August 2022.
