The pedestrian who died following a road traffic collision on the A5 this morning (3/9), has been named as 15-year-old Connor Dyer, from Bradville in Milton Keynes.

Police received a call from Connor’s mother at 1.55am to say her son was missing. An extensive search for Connor was launched and a police dog was used to try and track him.

At 3.36am police were called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the A5 Northbound. The pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as the missing boy Connor Dyer.

The Northbound carriage way was closed for approximately four hours and reopened at 7.45am.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision take place. If you saw the incident, please contact Sgt Scott Silk of the Roads Policing Department at Milton Keynes police station via the 24-hour non-emergency number, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to speak to the police, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station (opens new window) please call 0845 8 505 505

03/09/2010