Man in 20s dies after being hit by car on A189 North Tyneside

Emergency services were called to a collision on the A189 between Burradon Road and the Moor Farm Roundabout, north of North Tyneside, just into Northumberland, shortly after 1.30am on Saturday (April 18).

It was reported that, for reasons yet to be established, a pedestrian was on the northbound carriageway when he was struck by a white Seat Alhambra car.

Emergency services attended the scene and the pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was found to have sustained life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment, but his death was confirmed later in the day.

His next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by police.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene to assist with police inquiries, and an investigation was launched.

Officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit today (Sunday) appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident itself, or the moments leading up to the collision.

 Sergeant Steven Chappell, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this incredibly 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.”

Sgt Chappell added: “A range of inquiries are under way as we look to establish exactly what happened in the moments leading to this collision.

“As part of this, we are keen for any motorists or witnesses who were travelling in the area at this time to come forward.

“We are particularly keen to hear from those who may have dashcam footage which may have captured the collision or may show the man in the area of the A189.

 “I 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 website.

If anyone is unable to make contact in those ways, they should ring 101.

Callers are asked to quote reference number: NP-20260418-0078.