A man in his 60s has tragically died after being hit by two cars on the A19 in Sunderland, police have confirmed.
Details of the Tragic Collision
The incident occurred at approximately 10.10pm on Saturday, December 20. The pedestrian was walking on the southbound carriageway of the A19, below the overpass for the A1893, when he was struck by two vehicles.
Police identified the vehicles involved as a white Toyota Prius and a blue Volkswagen Sharan. The reason the man was walking on the busy A-road remains unknown at this time.
Emergency Response and Road Closures
The North East Ambulance Service deployed significant resources to the scene, including two emergency ambulance crews, a doctor, and a clinical team leader. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
Major road closures were put in place to allow for a thorough police investigation. As of Sunday, December 21, the following closures remain:
- The A19 northbound between the A690 and A183 junctions.
- The southbound carriageway between the A1231 and A690 junctions.
- Pedestrian access along the westbound stretch of the roundabout.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as the closures are expected to remain for some time.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Sergeant Steve Chappell of Northumbria Police expressed his condolences, stating: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are now conducting a detailed investigation to establish the full circumstances of the collision. They are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police are particularly keen to obtain any CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident itself or the moments leading up to it. Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police.
You can get in touch via:
- A direct message on the force's social media channels.
- The live chat and report forms on the Northumbria Police website.
- By calling 101 and quoting the reference number: NP-20251220-1150.
Sergeant Chappell added: "Any information – no matter how insignificant it may seem – could prove valuable to our enquiries."
