Witness appeal after suspected hit and run in Sunderland
It happened earlier this month
Last updated 29th Dec 2023
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a suspected hit and run collision on a Sunderland bridge.
Shortly before 12.40pm on Saturday 9th December, police were alerted to a collision on the Wearmouth Bridge in the city centre.
It was reported that a silver Peugeot 207 had been travelling northbound when, for reasons yet to be established, it collided with four other vehicles travelling southbound.
Emergency services attended the scene where no serious injuries were reported. However, the vehicles involved were significantly damaged.
The driver of the Peugeot fled the area on foot before police arrival.
An investigation was launched by the Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols team and extensive enquiries to trace the driver have been ongoing.
Today, officers are appealing for the driver, and anyone with information or dashcam footage, to get in touch with police.
Anyone with information is asked to report to police using the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or call 101 quoting reference number: NP-20231209-0452.
Members of the public can also share information anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.