A man who died after being struck by a van in Co Tyrone has been named as Juraj Luptak (49).
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a passing motorist raised concern for a man walking in Pomeroy Road towards Cookstown shortly after 11.30pm on Friday.
A spokesman said: “As officers were en route responding to this report, a short time later a second report was received that a man on the same stretch of road had been involved in a collision with a Citroen Berlingo van.
“Sadly, despite providing first aid at the scene, alongside colleagues from other emergency services, the man was pronounced dead.”
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The driver of the van was taken to hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers closed the road for a time as inquiries were conducted at the scene. It has since reopened.
Police asked members of the public to contact them if they saw a man walking in Pomeroy Road shortly after 11.15pm who was of slim to medium build and was wearing dark clothing and possibly carrying a rucksack. Enquiries into the incident are continuing at this time, the PSNI said. – Additional reporting: PA
