POLICE officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A500 Shavington Bypass near Crewe last night, Tuesday.

The collision, between a HGV and a pedestrian, was reported to officers at approximately to officers at approximately 9.30pm on Tuesday, May 3.

Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from North West Ambulance Service but unfortunately the pedestrian, 20-year-old local man was declared dead at the scene.

The family of the pedestrian have been notified of the incident and are currently receiving specialist support from a family liaison officer, although formal ID has not yet taken place.

The driver of the HGV was uninjured.

As a result of the incident a full road closure was put in place, with the road reopening at 4.30am on Wednesday, May 4.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1001 of 3/4/2016.