Tribute issued following fatal collision in Middlesbrough

Author: Micky WelchPublished 19th Feb 2024

The family of a woman who died following a fatal collision in Middlesbrough have paid tribute to her.

Shortly before 1.30pm on Friday 16 February, police were called to reports of a collision on Ormesby Road, between Ladgate Lane and Balmoral Road.

The collision involved a black Land Rover and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, 74-year-old Janet Johnson from Priestfields in Middlesbrough, was taken to hospital and sadly died a short time later.

Janet Johnson

Janet’s family said:

“We are absolutely devastated to have lost our wonderful Janet. She was a lovely wife and an amazing mam, nana and great nana.

“Janet had so much to look forward to in life and we can’t put into words how much we will miss her.”

Anyone who has any information, CCTV or dash cam footage relating to the collision is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 028472.

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