POLICE have confirmed the identity of a man who died in a collision with a lorry.

Ian Raper, 49, from Shildon, was involved in the collision in Woodland Road, Darlington, on Friday, April 29.

The incident, which involved a lorry and a pedestrian, happened shortly before 10.10am, near the junction with Hollyhurst Road.

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Mr Raper was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have asked for privacy as they come to terms with their loss. 

A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and has since been released under investigation.