Pedestrian killed in crash ‘will be sorely missed’

A pedestrian who died after a crash involving three cars has been named by police.

Jack Nixon, from Whitby in North Yorkshire, was struck on the A174 near Greystones roundabout in Redcar, Teesside, at about 15:15 GMT on Friday.

“Jack was a much-loved son, brother, nephew, grandson and friend who will be sorely missed,” said the 28-year-old’s family.

Cleveland Police said a 28-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident, which involved a black BMW X5, a silver Mercedes and a bronze Seat Leon.