Man in hospital after Acklam Road crash as driver arrested

Emergency services were called to a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough, close to the Coronation Inn, at around 11.50am on Saturday (April 18)

Acklam Road in Middlesbrough was closed following a serious crash (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The injured man was taken to James Cook University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Cleveland Police said a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

The road was closed for several hours as officers carried out investigations, reopening later in the evening.

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries as another has been arrested after a serious crash on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough yesterday (April 18). (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries as another has been arrested after a serious crash on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough yesterday (April 18). (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

Acklam Road in Middlesbrough was closed following a serious crash (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11.41am on Saturday 18 April to reports of a road traffic incident on the junction of Acklam Road in Middlesbrough.

“We dispatched an ambulance crew and the medicar to the scene, and transported one patient to James Cook hospital for further treatment.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 072542.