Police name man who died in Jesmond collision

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 29th Mar 2024

Police have named a man who died after being hit by a vehicle in Jesmond.

Officers were called to the B1318 Great North Road just before 3am yesterday morning.

They say 40-year-old Andrew Murphy from Gosforth was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police statement said:

"Police are now in a position to name the pedestrian who sadly died after being struck by a vehicle in Newcastle – as officers appeal for further information.

"Shortly before 3am yesterday (Thursday), police received a report of a collision on the B1318 Great North Road in Jesmond.

"Emergency services attended and found a man who suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident.

"Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was sadly pronounced as deceased at the scene.

"He can now be named as Andrew Murphy, aged 40, from Gosforth.

"Andrew’s next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist Northumbria Police officers.

"The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene to assist.

"As part of their ongoing enquires into the circumstances surrounding Andrew’s death, officers are appealing to the public for information which may help trace his movements before the incident occurred."

Sergeant John Sanderson, of Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“As ever, our thoughts remain with Andrew’s family who have had to come to terms with the heart-breaking loss of their loved one.

“It is for them we will continue to conduct a thorough investigation and find answers for the questions they will undoubtedly have.”

Sgt Sanderson continued:

“As part of that investigation, we’re looking for the public’s help to establish where Andrew was during the evening of Wednesday, March 27, into the early hours of Thursday, March 28.

“We believe Andrew was in and around Newcastle City Centre before this tragedy occurred, so we’re asking for anyone who believes they witnessed him at any point during the night to get in touch so we can establish his movements.

“We are also particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have any footage of the moments leading up to the collision, in particular, if you were travelling in either direction on Great North Road between Blue House Roundabout – or in and around the centre of Newcastle that evening or into the early morning.

“Any information you can provide can help us – no matter how small.”

Anyone with information should use the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting reference number NP-20240328-0058.