Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by HGV on A1 near Metrocentre
by Nicole Goodwin · ChronicleLiveAn elderly man has died after being hit by a HGV on the A1 near Metrocentre.
Shortly after 10.15am today (Monday), police received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) on the A1 southbound, shortly after the Metrocentre junction towards Dunston.
For reasons yet to be established, it was reported that a Scania heavy goods vehicle had struck a male pedestrian in the road. It is believed the pedestrian was linked to a white Ford Edge car parked nearby.
Emergency services attended the scene where the pedestrian – a man in his 80s – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers. The driver of the heavy goods vehicle remained at the scene, and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
A section of the road was closed in both directions for around four hours, but has since been reopened.
Officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit have launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision – and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Dave Roberts, of Northumbria Police, said: "Firstly, our thoughts go out to the man’s family and loved ones at this tragic time.
"A range of enquiries are under way as we try to establish exactly what has happened in the moments leading up to the collision.
"As part of this, we are keen to hear from any motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and any other witnesses who may have saw what happened. We know this is a busy section of the A1, and the collision happened while there were lots of other vehicles on both sides of the road.
"We're especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage, and those who saw the Ford Edge or Scania vehicles travelling in the area. Your support is greatly appreciated as we carry out our investigation."
Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the force’s website.
Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20241125-0254
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