A man walking with a friend has died after being hit by a car in a village, North Yorkshire Police has said.
The 23-year-old is believed to have been walking from Darlington to Catterick Garrison when he was struck by a blue Suzuki Swift on Stapleton Bank, Cleasby, at around 6.15am on Sunday (November 8).
North Yorkshire Police said the car was travelling from Barton towards Darlington at the time with people across the county being encouraged to help North Yorkshire Police's investigation.
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The man died as a result of the crash. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
His friend was not injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information as they investigate the crash.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Investigators are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a vehicle which stopped at the scene at the time of the collision, as they believe they may have information which could assist the investigation.
"Officers are also urging anyone who witnessed the crash, saw either the blue Suzuki Swift or the pedestrians before the collision, or has dashcam footage of the area at the time, to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting the reference 12260219729.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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