Mystery surrounds Sheffield man’s death after he was hit by his own car
By Sophie Wills
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 3rd Jun 2020, 16:33 GMT
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was hit by his own car in Sheffield and killed.
At approximately 11.45pm on Saturday, May 30, emergency services were called to Viking Lea Drive following reports of a single vehicle collision.
It is understood that a 44-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle, a black Range Rover Sport, collided with him on Viking Lea Drive.
The full circumstances of the collision are not yet known, however it is not thought that the vehicle had anyone inside at the time.
Clyn Beaumont was killed in the incident on Saturday. Photo courtesy of family, who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. | Other 3rd Party
The man has today (Tuesday, June 2) been named as Clyn Beaumont, who was known to his friends as Glyn, and his family has released this photograph.
They ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.
If you have any information that could help the investigation, call 101 quoting incident number 1420 of May 30.
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