Man dies in horror car crash after driver fails to stop with police launching murder probe

The death of a man, 60, in a road collision[1] has sparked a murder investigation. Cleveland Police[2] were called Myton Way, Ingleby Barwick, on Friday at around 11.35pm, and said the driver failed to stop. A 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people were seriously injured in the incident and taken to hospital . Specially trained officers have offered support to the family of the deceased man, a spokesman for the force said. They added: "Officers were called to Myton Way, Ingleby Barwick, at around 11.35pm on Friday evening (9th February) following a fail to stop collision.

"A 60-year-old man sadly passed away at the scene. Our thoughts remain with his family at this extremely difficult time and our specially trained officers will be offering support to them. Two other people were also seriously injured during the incident and were taken to hospital.

"Myton Way remains closed at this time from the Rings up to Queen Elizabeth Way whilst officers continue to investigate the incident and enquiries are currently ongoing. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have seen a white van travelling in the area at the time to get in touch. Anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam is also urged to make contact."

Anyone with details is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 024363.

References

1. ^ a road collision (www.mirror.co.uk)
2. ^ Cleveland Police (www.mirror.co.uk)