Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in central Middlesbrough on the evening of Friday 1 May 2026.
The collision, which involved a Range Rover, took place at the junction of Borough Road and Abingdon Road shortly after 10.50pm. The pedestrian sustained a fractured left ankle and was taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.
Officers have confirmed that they have already spoken to the driver involved in the incident. Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are currently ongoing.
The police are asking anyone who witnessed the event or who may have relevant dash cam, doorbell, or private security camera footage to come forward. Members of the public with information can contact the police by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 065056.
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