Barnsley crash: Police appeal after man found dead on road

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Image caption, Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward

A man has been found dead after he was apparently hit by a vehicle on a road in South Yorkshire, police said.

The man was found on the Dearne Valley Parkway in Barnsley just before 06:00 GMT on Thursday, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been identified and his family have been informed, police said.

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage, particularly from Barnsley Road, to come forward.

Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a grey Toyota Hilux travelling along Barnsley Road at the time of the incident.

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