Man charged after Cramlington collision in which two teenagers died
A man is due to appear in court following a road traffic collision in which two teenagers sadly died.
At 9.30pm on Friday, December 22, police received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A192 Hartford Bank, in Cramlington, Northumberland.
It was reported that a Suzuki Vitara, a Range Rover Evoque and a Ford Focus had collided.
Emergency services attended and despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public, 18-year-old Connor Lapworth, of Blyth, who was one of the occupants of the Suzuki, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
Another occupant of the Suzuki, 15-year-old Corey Mavin, also of Blyth – suffered serious head injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital.
Sadly, he passed away the day after the collision.
The families of both Connor and Corey continue to be supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers at this devastating time.
A 17-year-old male passenger in the Suzuki and the 36-year-old female driver of the Range Rover both suffered serious, non-life threatening injuries.
They have since been discharged from hospital.
Following the incident, Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department commenced a full investigation into the circumstances.
On Friday, January 12, officers arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the collision.
Gary Robinson, of no fixed abode, has now been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He is due to appear before magistrates in Bedlington today (Thursday).
Sergeant Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department, said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the families and loved ones of Connor and Corey at this devastating time, but also those who have been injured and affected by this tragic collision.
“We continue to offer them all of the support they need and ask that their privacy is respected.”
Sgt Surrey added: “A man has now been charged to appear in court and I would ask that members of the public respect the ongoing investigation.
“This includes refraining from making any speculation or commentary, either in the community or on social media, that could jeopardise the live legal proceedings.”
Witnesses or anyone with information should use the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting log number NP-20231222-1120.