Cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Hartlepool road

The incident happened in Mowbray Road at 6.45am on Friday, July 31.

It involved a 58-year-old man – the cyclist - and a white Transit van, which Cleveland Police say failed to stop at the scene.

A spokeswoman for the force added: “Specially-trained officers are supporting the man’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.”

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw a white Transit van with a blue logo in Catcote Road, Fens or Owton Manor between 6am and 7:30am on Friday to get in touch.

A statement from the North East Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 6.48am to a cyclist unconscious after being involved in a road traffic collision.

"CPR was in progress and we dispatched a double-crewed ambulance and a clinical care manager.”

Contact 101 quoting incident number 123481 with any information.

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