Pedestrian tragically died in A19 collision near Wolviston
The incident happened around 8.55 p.m. on January 4, approximately half a mile from the A689 on-slip. It involved a male pedestrian, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, and two vehicles: a Vauxhall Corsa and a Vauxhall Movano van. Police investigating on scene last night (Image: Terry Blackburn) Cleveland Police have confirmed that the man's family has been informed, though a formal identification process is still pending.
The A19 was closed in both directions between the A1027 at Billingham and the A689 for around six hours while emergency services conducted investigations, with the road reopening around 5am on Sunday morning, January 5. Police investigating on scene last night (Image: Terry Blackburn) Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw a man dressed in dark clothing walking along the A19, Durham Road, A1027, or Junction Road between 5:30pm and 8:55pm to come forward. Get more local stories, reviews and exclusive content from The Northern Echo and join our growing digital family with a subscription.[1]
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened around half a mile from the A689 on-slip (Wolviston services). "The man's family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time. "A formal identification process is yet to take place.
"Any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident, are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number SE25002185.
"Officers are also appealing to anyone who may have seen a male, dressed in dark clothing, walking along the A19, Durham Road, A1027 or Junction Road between 5:30pm and 8:55pm on Saturday 4th January 2025."
Dashcam footage can be uploaded via this link:https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-man-dies-in-a19-collision[2]
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