Police appeal for information after man dies in Gateshead road collision

Shortly after 11.15pm on Monday, December 23, police received a report of a collision on High West Street.

It was reported that a black BMW 525d had been travelling westbound on High West Street, near the Regent Street junction, when – for reasons yet to be established – it struck a pedestrian who was walking on the road.

Emergency services attended the scene where the pedestrian – Peter Douglas, 90, of Gateshead – had sustained life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries and on Wednesday he sadly passed away.

Mr Douglas’ next of kin are being supported by specially-trained officers.

The driver of the BMW remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.

Following the collision, officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On Friday, January 10, they have re-appealed to any witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Andrew McNally, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of Mr Douglas at what must be an extremely difficult time for them.

“Our investigation into the circumstances around the collision remains very much ongoing and we continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us.

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“We are particularly keen to hear from those who have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision which could assist our enquiries.

“If you do have relevant information, please get in touch so that we can provide Mr Douglas’ family with the answers they deserve.”

Anyone with information that could help with the investigation should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, use the live chat function on the website or use the ‘tell us about existing case report’ on the force’s website.

They should quote reference number: NP-20241223-1009.