A man has sadly died following a collision on the A19 on Sunday. 

61-year-old John James, from Hebburn in South Tyneside, died in hospital on Thursday 28th July.

The incident happened on the A19 northbound, around one mile prior to the A689 Wolviston junction, at around 1:45pm on Sunday 24th July.

John, who had been riding a cream and green coloured motor scooter, suffered serious injuries and was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he died.

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The Northern Echo: Emergency services on the scene on the crash on the A19 near the A689 Wolviston junction on Sunday. Picture: http://teespix.photosEmergency services on the scene on the crash on the A19 near the A689 Wolviston junction on Sunday. Picture: http://teespix.photos

A 44-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident remains under investigation while enquiries continue.

A statement from Cleveland Police added: "Our thoughts are with John’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

"Officers continue to appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage to call 101, quoting incident number 129461."

Dash cam footage can also be uploaded directly here.

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