Police officer dies after being hit by car while responding to road crash
24-year-old PC Faizaan Najeeb dies weeks after being struck; man in his 20s bailed pending investigation
A police officer in Raunds, a town in Northamptonshire, England, has died after being struck by a car while on duty responding to a road crash. PC Faizaan Najeeb, 24, rushed to the single-vehicle collision on 19 September at about 12:35 p.m. He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where he died on Friday, 26 September 2025.
The incident involved a blue VW Polo that struck the officer as he attended the scene. The officer received treatment at the scene before being transported to hospital, where his condition deteriorated. A man in his 20s who was arrested at the scene has been bailed pending further investigation.
Northamptonshire Police said inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash. The force asked anyone with information to contact them. Officials did not provide additional details about the investigation or any charges at this time.
The death underscores the risks faced by emergency responders and prompted condolences from colleagues and local officials. Authorities pledged support for Najeeb’s family and for the force, as investigators continue to review the incident.
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