Woman sadly dies following collision in Sunderland
Officers investigating a collision in Sunderland in which a woman sadly died are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
At approximately 11.30am yesterday (Monday), police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound near Nissan, close to the junction with the A1290.
The collision involved a white MAN goods vehicle and a blue Vauxhall Mokka car.
Emergency services attended the scene and the driver of the Mokka, a woman in her 70s, was found to have sustained serious injuries in the collision.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Her next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
A woman in her 40s who was a passenger of the Mokka was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. She remains in hospital at this time.
The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene to assist police with enquiries.
A full investigation into the collision has been launched and officers are now asking anyone with information which could assist their enquiries to get in touch.
They are especially interested in hearing from anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.
Sergeant John Sanderson, of Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly passed away.
“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at what is an extremely difficult time.
“We are doing everything we can to fully understand the circumstances which led to this collision.
“We would like to hear from any motorists who were passing through and think they have information about what happened, or anyone with dashcam footage which could help our investigation.
“Any piece of information, no matter how small, could assist our enquiries.”
A section of the A19 was closed in both directions between the A1231 and A1290 junctions to allow officers to carry out investigative work. The road is now fully re-opened.
Witnesses with information should contact police by sending a direct message on social media, using the live chat on the Force website or going to www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Those with dashcam footage can upload footage by going to www.northumbria.police.uk/police-forces/northumbria-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/submit-your-dashcam-footage/
For those unable to contact the Force in those ways, call 101.
Please quote log number NP-20250324-0352.