Appeal after elderly man dies following suspected hit and run in Billingham

Author: Micky WelchPublished 24th Aug 2019

A 72 year old man has sadly died of his injuries after he was involved in a fail to stop collision in Billingham last night. The elderly pedestrian was struck by a silver Land Rover Discovery at around 8.30pm last night (Friday 23rd August).

Our sympathies and thoughts are with the gentleman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time and specialist officers will be offering support to them.

The vehicle was travelling west along Belasis Avenue when it left the carriageway on the roundabout at Chiltons Avenue and it then collided with the gentleman. The Land Rover came to rest in the junction of Tibbersley Avenue.

Investigating officers say the driver got out of the Land Rover and left the scene in another vehicle which then made off from the scene.

Road closures were put in place to allow collision investigation work to begin and officers began immediate inquiries to trace the driver and any other people involved in the incident. The roads were re-opened at 2.40am today (Saturday).

A 37 year old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and three other men (16, 22 and 32) have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four remain in police custody at this time and inquiries are continuing today.

Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and who may have information which could help, is asked to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting Event 144994