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Man Who Died After Being Hit By Car Near Newport Named

A Ventnor man who died after being hit by a car near Newport has been named.

Alistair Carter, 61, of High Street, Ventnor, died in hospital after the collision. It happened on February 24.

His next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a white Range Rover and a pedestrian at around 10.45pm.

Mr Carter was the pedestrian and died of his injuries.

Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44220077425.

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