Man in 50s dies after Hemel Hempstead collision involving car and pedestrian
A man has died after a collision on an A-road in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed this afternoon.
It has been confirmed that the pedestrian who was involved in a collision on the A414 Breakspear Way, near to the junction of Buncefield Lane, at around 10.35am on July 22, passed away.
He was a man aged in his 50s, and became involved in a collision with a silver Hyundai i10. Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed that he was rushed to hospital but died as a result of injuries suffered during the collision.
It has also been confirmed by the police force that his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Hertfordshire Constabulary also confirmed this afternoon that the driver of the Hyundai has been helping the force with its enquiries.
Detective Constable Felicity Walker, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.
“We have been conducting several lines of enquiry since this collision took place and are now seeking the public’s help. If you were driving in the area at the time and witnessed anything leading up to the collision or after, please get in touch no matter how small or insignificant the details may seem.
“If you have a dash cam fitted, please review your footage as you may have captured something that could assist with our investigation.”
The police force has set up a dash cam portal in connection with the incident which can be found online here. Information can also be reported to Hertfordshire Constabulary by making an online report here, using its web chat service which can be found here, or by calling 101, quoting Op Mallard.