Police appeal for witnesses following a collision in Brotton

A 36-year-old man was run over as he stood by his car yesterday (11th Sep)

Author: Tom HailePublished 12th Sep 2024

Cleveland Police are appealing for information following a collision in Brotton.

A pedestrian was stood at the side of his car, parked half on the kerb of the High Street, when a white Volkswagen Polo travelling from east to west collided with him yesterday (11th September) at around 6:10pm.

The 36-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital by paramedics with injuries to his head and foot. A woman driving the car isn’t believed to have sustained any injuries.

Officers investigating the collision are appealing for witnesses and footage.

PC Steven Lake, of Cleveland Police’s roads policing unit, said:

“While our enquiries are ongoing, I want to take this opportunity to encourage members of the public who may have been in the area at the time the collision occurred, to get in touch.

“Perhaps you saw the collision take place or have dash cam, doorbell or CCTV footage that could assist the investigation.

“If you can help please contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 175468.”

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