Taxi driver drove off dragging man along Chandos Road

Police are appealing for witnesses after an accident in which a man was seriously injured while travelling in a taxi.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 10, 2009 at around 1.10am in Chandos Road, Redland.

Three men had been travelling by taxi from Nelson Road, Bristol. When the taxi stopped in Chandos Road one man got out with the intention of retrieving his wallet from his adjacent car.

A second man also tried to get out of the taxi, but stumbled, caught his feet in the seatbelt and fell into the road with his feet still trapped in the taxi's seatbelt.

The taxi then drove off dragging the man along the road on his back for about 50 metres and banging his head against several cars.

It then stopped for a moment to let the third man out before again driving off.

Police and ambulance were called but on their arrival both the men and the taxi had gone.

The man was treated in hospital for his injuries later on.

The taxi is described as a London style taxi which was red, maroon or burgundy in colour.

Another taxi may have been in the area at the time and may have suffered some damage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the accident investigation unit on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask for your name and never trace your call. Anyone who can help should contact us through our secure Crimestoppers contact form at https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/crimestoppers/ContactForm.aspx