Leeds man dies after being hit by HGV on the A1 near Darrington
A 60-year-old man from Leeds has died after he was hit by an HGV on the A1.
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to the collision on the A1(M) northbound at Darrington and an earlier collision nearby.
Police received reports at 7.36am 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 hit by a HGV just before the Ferrybridge junction. He died at the scene.
Enquiries confirmed that the same man was involved in an earlier collision on Valley Road, Darrington.
It was reported at 7.16am that a collision has taken place involving a white Renault Captur and a white Toyota Proace City van.
The van driver had left the area on foot and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital to be checked over.
The man has not yet been formally identified but 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.”
If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact police via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting log 254 of April 16.