Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision

A man died after being hit by a car in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Avon and Somerset Police appealed for witnesses following the fatal collision in Clevedon.

The man was killed when he was hit by a Mazda in Kenn Road at around 1.15am yesterday. He was declared dead at the scene.

A police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Clevedon.

"A Mazda was in collision with a man believed to be in his late teens or early 20s. The man was declared dead at the scene.

"An investigation is under way to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information which could help the investigation is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101.

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