Female dies after collision in Sunderland
Last updated 4th Dec 2022
A female passenger has died after a serious collision in Sunderland.
The incident happened at around 1am yesterday (3rd) on the A1231 between the Queen Alexandra Bridge and the Northern Spire Bridge.
A black Vauxhall Astra had left the carriageway and crossed the central reservation before colliding with fencing on the opposite side of the road, three other people inside the car sustained injuries.
Inspector Sarah Munnelly, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols Department, said: “This is a devastating outcome and our thoughts are with the female’s family at this time.
“We will continue to offer them any support they need and I would ask everyone to give them the privacy they deserve.
“We are carrying out a range of enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this collision. It is crucial that we find out what happened in the immediate moments before the incident – and I’m asking the public for their help.
“If you witnessed the collision, or were driving in the area in the early hours of this morning and saw a black Astra, we want to hear from you. Please check any dashcam footage and let us know if you see anything that may be of assistance.
“Your information, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, could be crucial to our enquiries.”