A PENSIONER has died after his car overturned and hit a lamppost yesterday afternoon.
Dennis King, of Hartlepool, crashed on The Front, Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool, at around 2.40pm.
The 78-year-old was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital but died of his injuries this morning.
Two young passengers, aged eight and 12, walked away with minor injuries but were badly shaken when the Vauxhall Vectra landed on its roof.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PC Lee Benson of the Roads Policing Unit on 01642-326326
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