Man critical after falling from moving van in Westpoint, Exeter
A man is in serious condition in hospital after falling from a moving van in Exeter.
The 49-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after tumbling out of a moving vehicle, possibly a taxi, at Westpoint last night.
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Derriford Hospital
The incident happened around 10.25pm when a man got into what is thought to be a taxi, described as a black medium-sized people carrier with a sliding side door, possibly a Mercedes Vito.
The driver refused to take him and the vehicle made off at speed with the victim still inside and the side door open.
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The man fell out of the vehicle and sustained serious head injuries.
He remains in critical condition at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
The man, who is from Somerset, was among a group of friends who had been at a darts event at Westpoint.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and for information to help identify the vehicle and driver involved.
The driver is described as a white man, aged 50 to 60, and of small to medium build. He was wearing a black suit type jacket.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log number 839 of 280213.
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