Police name man who died after being hit by car in Yorkshire
Police have named a man who died after he was hit by a car on Good Friday.
South Yorkshire Police said Liam Green, who was 45, was inolved in the incident with a white Volkswagen Touareg in Rose Tree Avenue in Barnsley at around 5pm on Friday (Apr 3).
The force was called to the scene by the ambulance service following reports of an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Mr Green, who was the pedestrian, died at the scene.
His family - who are currently being supported by specialist officers - said: "We hope you’re at peace now. We all love you very much, sending you big hugs from your mam, sons, brother and family."
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them online or on 101, quoting incident number 689 of April 3.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously or on 0800 555 111.