Man dies after being hit by van in Staffordshire Moorlands

The man - in his 80s - died in hospital a short time later

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 18th Mar 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage after a man died in hospital following a collision in the Staffordshire Moorlands area yesterday (Thursday 17 March).

Officers were called at 7pm on Thursday to the A520 Leek Road in Cheddleton.

Upon arrival, officers found a white van in collision with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was conveyed to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

The man died in hospital a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers at this difficult time.

The driver of the van remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their inquiries.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time of the collision is asked to get in touch with Staffordshire Police.

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