Man, 36, who died after being hit by a car in Gateshead is named

At 12.30 am on Saturday, December 14, police were called to reports of a collision involving a dark coloured car and a man on the A184 Felling Bypass westbound near Whitemare Pool.

Emergency services were sent to the scene but sadly the man, who is aged 36, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He can now be named as Nathan Ariss, who lived in the South Shields area.

Police inquiries to determine the cause of the crash are ongoing.

A man and woman – both aged 40 – were arrested and have now been released under investigation.

Anyone who may have information which could assist the police in their investigation is asked to contact 101 quoting the reference number 27 14/12/19.

You can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.