Emergency services attended the incident but the cyclist – believed to be a man in his 40s – was pronounced dead at the scene. Northumbria Police said his next of kin have been notified and are being offered support from specialist family liaison officers. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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The vehicle believed to be involved – a blue BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe – had already left the scene when officers arrived. Police said there may have been passengers in the vehicle as well. Inquiries are ongoing to identify the occupants and police are encouraging anyone involved, or anyone who witnessed the incident, to come forward and assist the investigation.
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read more A ‘multi-vehicle’ collision has been reported on the A1(M) as drivers face delays and mileage… Sergeant Dave Roberts, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is clearly a very serious and sad incident which has resulted in the death of a man. Our thoughts are with his family at this devastating time. “They deserve to know the full circumstances surrounding this incident and we are committed to identifying and tracing the occupants of the vehicle involved, which we believe to be a blue BMW Gran Coupe. “I would urge the driver or any passengers to report themselves to the police and hand themselves in at the nearest police station as soon as possible. “I am also appealing to any members of the public who witnessed this collision or who were in the Hylton Road area at the time and may have dashcam footage showing a blue BMW to get in touch. “Your information, no matter how small or insignificant it may be, could be critical to giving the man’s family the answers they deserve.”
