A MAN hit by a motorcycle in Middlesbrough has died.

The collision happened in Meadowgate, Eston, Middlesbrough Sunday April 2.

The victim, John Truscott, 85, from Eston, died in James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough yesterday.

"Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this very difficult time," said a spokeswoman for Cleveland Police.

The family of Mr Truscott said: “Our family and friends ask for people to reflect on their happy memories and times with John."

The police spokeswoman added: "Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and officers from Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit are asking anyone who saw four people on motorcycles in the Normanby Road/Fabian Road/Whale Hill areas of Eston from around 1.15pm on Sunday 2nd April to get in touch."

  • Witnesses are asked to contact Sgt Darren Breslin via the 101 number, quoting Event 055969.