Man charged in connection with death of teenager in Newcastle bus stop collision
A man has been charged following the death of a teenager who was struck by a vehicle in Newcastle.
A man has been charged following the death of a teenager who was struck by a vehicle in Newcastle.
Shortly after 4pm on Sunday, October 15, last year, police received a report of a collision on West Denton Way, in West Denton.
It was reported that a grey BMW car collided with a bus stop, at which a number of people were stood.
Emergency services attended the scene and despite the efforts of paramedics, 19-year-old Joe Scott – of Blakelaw in Newcastle – who had sustained fatal injuries was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Joe’s family continue to be supported by specially-trained Family Liaison Officers.
Two women who were also stood at the bus stop and were injured in the collision were taken to hospital.
One of the women sustained serious injuries while the other sustained non-serious injuries. Both were later discharged from hospital.
A full investigation into the collision was immediately launched by officers from Northumbria Police and three men were arrested.
One of those men, Steven Wallace, 22, of Lonnen Avenue, Newcastle, has now been charged with death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road accident, driving while above the legal limit for drugs and driving with no insurance.
He is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 17.
The two other men – aged 24 and 21 – were later released and will face no further action.
Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Joe’s family and loved ones following his tragic death.
“We will continue to support them and offer any help we can.”
Sgt Bartle added: “A man has now been charged to appear in court in relation to the incident which saw Joe sadly killed.
“We would ask that everyone please refrain from speculation – both online and in the community – and respect the ongoing legal proceedings.”