Overview
- Paul Smith, 60, of The Orchards in Brandon, was struck by a white Citroën Dispatch just before 4:45pm on Friday, January 9.
- He sustained serious injuries and died the following day at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.
- The van driver was uninjured, and Durham Constabulary is working to establish the circumstances.
- Relatives described Mr Smith as kind and thoughtful in a tribute released through police.
- Investigators ask anyone with information to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 261 of January 9 or report online; the road was briefly closed and has reopened.