A man has died following a collision in Hartlepool which took place on the A179 westbound in Hartlepool at around 4:15pm on Sunday 9th February.

The incident involved a blue BMW 330 and a 25-year-old male pedestrian, who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and no insurance and knowingly entering the UK without leave, and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court tomorrow (Tuesday 11th February).

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, who has not already spoken with police, or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 23736.