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Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Acklam Road Crash

Police have opened a serious injury investigation led by collision specialists.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded to a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Acklam Road near the Coronation Inn around 11:50am Saturday.
  • The pedestrian was taken to James Cook University Hospital and remains in a serious condition.
  • Cleveland Police arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released him on bail as inquiries continue.
  • Officers closed both directions of the key route for hours as investigators examined the Mandale Road junction, then reopened the road later in the evening.
  • The North East Ambulance Service sent an ambulance crew and a medicar and police asked witnesses to call 101 quoting reference 072542.