Petition launched for new pedestrian crossing outside HMP Ranby after man dies in collision

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- By RUCSANDRA MOLDOVEANU

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CALLS have been made for a pedestrian crossing to be installed outside HMP Ranby in Retford after a prison employee was fatally struck by a car while crossing the road to work.

The incident occurred just before 8am on Monday, December 1, on Straight Mile and, despite the best efforts of members of the public and paramedics, Phil Tetley, a 42-year-old father, died.

Nottinghamshire Police said the driver of the car stopped and gave an account to officers.

Detective Sergeant Jo Eaton, of the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with Mr Tetley's family, friends and loved ones following this tragic incident.

"I'm grateful to those members of the public who assisted at the scene and have provided information to support our investigation."

Mr Tetley, who lived in Retford with his family, had been working as an electrical tutor at the prison's education department for over a year and was walking from a car park to the prison when the crash happened.

One of Mr Tetley's friends has now called for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Straight Mile to prevent future incidents.

The petition, titled 'install a pedestrian crossing outside HMP Ranby', was launched by David Swan, 34, has been signed more than 2,200 times in one day.