Man dies on A1(M) after earlier crash involving HGV near Darrington
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A1(M), following an earlier crash nearby in Darrington.
At around 7:36am on Thursday (Apr 16), police received reports of a man walking on the hard shoulder on the A1(M).
While emergency services were being deployed to the scene, it was further reported that the man had been in a crash with an HGV just before the Ferrybridge junction.
He died at the scene.
Police said enquiries have confirmed that the same man was involved in an earlier crash on Valley Road, Darrington.
That crash was reported at 7.16am that a collision had taken place involving a white Renault Captur and a white Toyota Proace City van and that the van driver had left the area on foot.
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital to be checked over.
The man has not yet been formally identified but police said he is understood to be a 60-year-old man from Leeds.
Detective Inspector Daniel Ridgway said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has lost his life. His family are aware and are being offered specialist support.
“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses, but I would urge anyone else who has any information that could assist us in our enquiries to please get in contact.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area who has a vehicle with a dashcam fitted which may have captured this man’s movements.
“It is anticipated that a closure will remain in place on the A1M in both directions into the afternoon.
“This is to ensure that the circumstances of this man’s death are fully investigated and to make sure the road is safe for other road users. Members of the public are thanked for their patience.”