Student dies after being hit by a car in Jesmond
Police are investigating after Liam O'Connor was hit by a vehicle in Jesmond at the weekend
Last updated 14th Jun 2023
A student has died, after being involved in a road collision at the weekend.
Shortly after 1.40am on Saturday June 10th police received a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Great North Road in Jesmond, near to the junction with Forsyth Road.
It was reported that a silver Peugeot 308 had been travelling northbound when, for reasons yet to be established, it has collided with a male pedestrian.
Emergency services attended the scene and found 20-year-old Liam O’Connor of Manchester, who had suffered life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital but sadly later passed away.
An investigation was immediately launched by the Force’s Motor Patrols team after the incident to establish the full circumstances around the collision.
Officers are continuing to appeal for anybody who was in the area at the time to come forward with information which could further assist their investigation.
Sergeant Steven Chappell, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a truly devastating outcome, and our thoughts remain with Liam’s family and loved ones at this very sad time. We would ask that their privacy is respected as they attempt to come to terms with what has happened.
“We are committed to getting answers for his family and finding out the full circumstances surrounding this collision, which has tragically resulted in his death.
“Today, I am again asking for the public’s help. While this happened in the early hours, the road is well-used and in a busy location, and we understand there were a number of other vehicles in the area.
“Anybody who believes they witnessed this collision, or who saw either Liam or the silver Peugeot 308 prior to or after the incident, should get in touch with police if they have not already done so.
“We still want to hear from anybody who may have CCTV or dashcam footage which may be of interest to our investigation – so please do check your footage as soon as possible and contact us.
“Your information, no matter how small it might seem, could prove significant during our enquiries.”
Sgt Chappell added: “I would also like to thank our blue-light partners who assisted at the scene, as well as everyone who has already come forward with information to assist our investigation. Your support is does not go unnoticed.”