VIDEO: Driver arrested after pedestrian dies in Eckington road collision

Just after 8am this morning (Friday, May 5), officers were called to a collision involving a pedestrian and Ford Transit van on the A6135, Sheffield Road.

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The driver of the van, a 49-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

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Anyone with information relating to the collision is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 18000201995.

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