Authorities have issued a plea for witnesses to come forward in connection with a tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning in County Durham. A man lost his life in a collision, prompting a thorough investigation to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The pedestrian, a man in his late thirties, was reportedly struck by a car at approximately 01:00 on the A689 New Road between Crook and Howden-le-Wear. The collision, involving a red Mercedes A-Class, transpired just north of the cemetery at Howden-le-Wear. Despite the prompt response of emergency services, the pedestrian was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

In response to the incident, a 24-year-old man has been arrested and is presently in police custody as investigations continue to unfold.

The incident has prompted authorities to make a heartfelt plea to the public to provide any information they may have regarding the incident. The victim’s family has been informed of the tragic loss, and the authorities have urged people to avoid speculation about the circumstances on social media platforms.

The road where the incident occurred, the A689 New Road, was temporarily closed for several hours to facilitate the work of collision investigators. It has since been reopened to traffic.

Officers are keen to speak to individuals who witnessed the incident or have any information about a red Mercedes A-Class in the vicinity at the time of the collision. Additionally, the authorities are seeking any dash cam footage that might have captured relevant details from the area during the time of the incident.

Durham Constabulary has called upon potential witnesses to contact them by dialling 101 and referencing the incident number 22 of August 12.