Sergeant Stuart Lawrence from the North East Divisional Road Policing Unit said: “I can confirm that a 37-year-old male has died as a result of the two-vehicle collision. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
“We are keen to trace any drivers who may have been travelling on the road around the time and seen either vehicle prior to the collision.
“I would also appeal to anyone who may have stopped at the scene, and who has not yet passed their details to police, to contact us. I would ask anyone who has any other information which would assist our investigation to contact police on 101.”