Pedestrian, 91, dies when hit by car in Ryton

Image source, Family handout

Image caption, Leslie Robson suffered fatal injuries on Main Street in Ryton

A 91-year-old man died when he was struck by a car on Tyneside.

Leslie Robson suffered fatal injuries on Main Street in Ryton and was pronounced dead at the scene at 17:50 GMT on 18 November.

Northumbria Police said the driver had stopped at the scene and was assisting officers with their inquiries.

Investigators are appealing for the driver of a grey or silver Vauxhall Zafira which was heading west along Main Street to contact them.

Sgt Dave Roberts said: "First and foremost, our thoughts go out to the man's family at this devastating time, we will continue to offer them any support they need.

"We are committed to getting them the answers they deserve - and we have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and how it came to happen."

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