Seaham man charged with attempted murder following collision
The 36-year-old will appear at Newcastle Crown Court next month
Last updated 18th Jan 2021
Detectives are issuing a further appeal for information following a serious collision last Tuesday (January 12).
It happened shortly after 9am on the A688 at Keverstone Bank, in Staindrop, and involved a white Fiat Ducato van and a Nissan Juke.
Officers would like to speak to any motorists with dash cam footage who were driving on the A688 between Cockfield and County Bridge at Barnard Castle between 8.15am and 8.45am that morning.
In particular, they would like to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage of a white Fiat Ducato travelling in the direction of Bishop Auckland.
Anyone who can help is asked to call Detective Constable Helen Towns or Detective Sergeant Jo Wright, from Durham Constabulary, on 101.
A 36-year-old man has since been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and assaulting an emergency service worker in connection with the incident.
Bradley Smith, who's from Seaham, appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (January 16).
He did not enter any pleas and was remanded in custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on February 15.