Man killed by lorry on A1(M) in County Durham is named by police
Police have named the man who was tragically killed when he was hit by a lorry on the A1(M) early yesterday.
Askar Abilpanov, 19, from Kazakhstan, was a pedestrian on the motorway where he was struck by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
The accident happened at about 1.55am on Saturday on the northbound carriageway, near Bowburn Services in County Durham.
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Hide AdPolice are appealing to anyone who saw the incident, which involved a red HGV or a pedestrian in the roadway, to get in touch.
Witnesses are asked to call Durham Police on 101, quoting reference number DHM-19112016-0030.