A man has sadly died after being hit by a car in Morpeth.
At around 8.45pm yesterday (April 5) police were called by the North East Ambulance Service to a collision between a car and a pedestrian on the A196. Officers attended the scene and the male pedestrian, aged 75, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Today, police have confirmed that the man has now sadly died. His family have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers.
