A pedestrian has died after he was involved in an accident with a car at about 6.25pm on Friday on the A184 Abbottsford Road, in Gateshead, between Felling House Gardens and Bennet Gardens.
Peter Hall, 42, of Eastern Gardens, Gateshead, was crossing from south to north when he was struck by a Seat Ibiza car driven by a Gateshead man.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 0191-454 7555, extension 66391
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