A 50-year-old man has died following an accident involving a pedestrian and a car on  Sealand Road, Deeside.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the road traffic collision which occured close to the Texaco garage just after 3am on November 27. 

In a statement, a North Wales Police spokesperson said: "Just after 3.00am this morning (Sunday), Warren Hooper (50), from the Blacon area was walking along the A548 Sealand Road, Deeside towards Chester, when he was involved in an RTC not far from the Texaco garage.

"Officers attended alongside colleagues from Cheshire Police and Welsh Ambulance Services Trust, and the road was closed until approximately 1.15pm this afternoon, whilst investigations continued. Mr Hooper's family have been informed."

Sgt Liam Ho of the Roads Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts are with Mr Hooper's family at this tragic time.

"I am appealing for anyone who was in the area prior to the incident, especially anyone with dashcam footage, to contact us either via our live webchat facility online, or on 101. Please quote ref B178770."