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Elderly Man Dies After Being Hit by Car in Gateshead
13 Oct
Summary
- A man in his 70s tragically died at the scene of the collision.
- The incident occurred on Wealcroft near the Staneway junction.
- An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of careless driving.
Tragically, a man in his 70s lost his life following a collision involving a car on Wealcroft, Gateshead. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:45 PM BST, near the Staneway junction.
He was hit by a blue Volvo S40 and pronounced deceased at the scene. A Northumbria Police spokesperson confirmed the details of the collision.
An 18-year-old driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. The teenager has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Sergeant Greg Huntley is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Northumbria Police. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision is ongoing.
