Man and his dog killed after being knocked down on the A1 at Berwick
A man in his 40s and his dog died after being knocked down on the A1 on Wednesday at Berwick. Northumbria Police[1] is now appealing for public help as officers investigate what happened. The incident was reported to the police at around 7.40pm on Wednesday and took place on the A1 in North Northumberland[2].
Police were told a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian. It was reported a yellow Citroen DS3 had been travelling northbound when it struck a pedestrian and dog, believed to have been on the road. Both the man and the dog - a Cocker Spaniel - were declared dead at the scene by the emergency services.
His next of kin have been informed. The driver of the Citroen remained at the scene and is assisting with the police investigation. Northumbria Police officers are now asking anyone travelling in the area at the time to come forward with what they know - especially if they have dashcam or CCTV footage of what happened.
Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter[3] Sergeant Christopher Herron, of Northumbria Police's Roads Policing team, said: "This is a tragic case in which a man, and his dog, have sadly lost their lives. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man as they try to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
"Our investigation is in its early stages, and we are doing all we can to better understand what led such a tragic incident occurring. I encourage anyone with any information - no matter how insignificant they think it may be - to come forward and allow us to provide this man's family with answers." Witnesses can also send a direct message to Northumbria Police's social media channels or use the force's website.[4] You can also contact the police by calling 101.
Witnesses are asked to quote reference number NP-20250129-0989. Alternatively, people can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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