Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Leam Lane, Gateshead, where a man in his 70s died after being struck by a car. Flowers and kind messages have been placed by a street sign near the junction of Wealcroft and Staneway.
Collision details
The collision happened around 4.45pm on Monday, with police confirming they received a report of a collision in the Leam Lane area of Gateshead. A man was on the road when he was struck by a blue Volvo S40 car on Wealcroft near the Staneway junction.
Emergency services, including the Great North Air Ambulance Service, attended, but the man sadly passed away at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported.
Arrest and investigation
Northumbria Police confirmed that an 18-year-old was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Officers from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are especially keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident itself, or the moments leading up to the collision.
Appeal for information
Sergeant Greg Huntley, of Northumbria Police, said: "Our sincere thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this very difficult time. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences following this tragic incident, and we will continue to support them in any way that we can."
He added: "We would urge anyone who has information about the incident – no matter how small you feel it may be – to get in touch with us if you have not yet done so."
Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website. Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101, quoting reference number NP-20261012-0643.
