POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision with a white van.

The man, who has not been named, was taken to York District Hospital following the accident in Clifton Moorgate, close to its junction with Water Lane, at 12.50pm yesterday. He later died at the hospital from head injuries.

Acting traffic sergeant Steve Hugill said: "We would like anyone who was in this area, which is close to the Tesco supermarket, at about this time, to come forward."

Anyone with information should ring police on 01904 631321.

Updated: 10:22 Saturday, August 18, 2001