Pedestrian (54) killed after collision with lorry on A1175 between Hop Pole and Deeping St Nicholas

A 54-year-old man has died following a collision on the A1175 today (Christmas Eve).

Police were called to reports that a lorry had been in collision with a pedestrian between Hop Pole and Deeping St Nicholas at 11.17am.

Despite the best efforts of those on scene, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. His next of kin have informed.

The driver of the lorry is not reported to be injured.

The road remains closed while initial investigations are carried out and police ask that people avoid the area for the next few hours.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the collision to get in touch. They are particularly keen to view any dashcam footage which may have captured the incident.

If you can help, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) via email on adam.doona@lincs.police.uk, quoting incident number 154 of December 24.

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