A pedestrian in his 30s has died after being hit by an ambulance that was carrying a patient on the A19 in County Durham.
Collision details
The incident occurred at around 2am on the northbound carriageway between the A690 Durham Road (Herrington Interchange) and the A1018 Seaton Interchange. The ambulance was transporting a patient and was not travelling on blue lights when it struck the pedestrian in the road.
Police attended the scene between Seaham and Sunderland. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported, according to police.
Police response
Sergeant Ben Rutherford, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the man who has tragically died following this collision.
“We will continue to support them in any way that we can at this incredibly difficult time.”
The incident is being treated as a fatal collision, and inquiries are ongoing.
