A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been killed while crossing the road.

The man, from Wheatley Hill, County Durham was struck by a green Citroen heading east on the B1279.

The accident occurred approximately a quarter-of-a-mile west of the Salters Lane junction, at Shotton Colliery at 3pm today.

A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said that a 19-year-old man had been arrested at the scene. He was taken to Peterlee police station, where he was last night helping officers with their enquiries.

The victim, who has not been named, was taken to North Tees General Hospital, but died later from his injuries.

Witnesses are asked to contact police on 0345-6060365.