A man has died after being hit by a car in Ellesmere Port on New Year's Eve.
At around 6.20pm police were called to reports of a crash on the A41, Chester Road, Little Sutton near the junction of Smithy Lane. Once at the scene they found a 55-year-old pedestrian had sustained serious injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
Despite efforts from those at the scene he died as a result of the incident. All parties involved stopped and are assisting the police.
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Enquiries in relation to the crash are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Ellesmere Port. At around 6.20pm on Saturday 31 December 2022, officers were called to reports of a collision on the A41, Chester Road in Little Sutton.
"Officers attended the scene and found that a pedestrian had been involved in a collision. All parties involved stopped at the scene and are assisting the police with their enquiries. The incident occurred on the road near to the junction of Smithy Lane.
"The pedestrian, a 55-year-old local man, sustained serious injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics. Sadly, despite the efforts of all those involved, he died as a result of the incident. His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
"Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward."
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting IML1446529 or visit https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.
Alternatively, anyone with information can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
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