Police have confirmed the death of a man after a crash in Sunderland.

Officers were called just after 7pm yesterday (May 7) informing them of a crash on Bootle Street in Town End Farm.

It is believed that a silver Mazda 3 car collided with an electrically assisted pedal cycle.

Emergency services were at the scene and the 37-year-old rider of the cycle was taken to hospital where sadly he died.

His next of kin were informed and specially trained officers are supporting the family.

The driver of the car stayed at the scene to help the police.

An investigation has been launched and officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the moments leading up to the collision to contact them.

Inspector Dean Hood, of Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "First and foremost, all of our thoughts now are with the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly died.

"We will continue to support them in any way we can after his tragic passing."

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Inspector Hood added: "We have launched an investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and the events leading up to it.

"Any information – no matter how insignificant it may seem – could prove crucial to our enquiries, and I would urge members of the public to get in touch as soon as they can."

Witnesses should use the ‘Report’ page of the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting log number NP-20240507-1001.