Woman suffers life-changing injuries after crash in Houghton le Spring
The incident happened on the A183 Shiney Row Roundabout in the early hours of this morning
A passenger in her 50s has been left with life-changing injuries after a crash at the A183 Shiney Row Roundabout.
Northumbria Police say it happened at 01:55 this morning, when a black car came off the road between Washington Highway and Shiney Row.
The 56 year old male driver remained at the scene to allow for inquiries to continue.
In an appeal on social media, Northumbria Police said: "We need dashcam after a RTC left a woman with life-changing injuries.
"A black car came off-road between Washington Highway/Shiney Row & the female passenger in her 50's was left with serious, life-changing injuries.
"The driver, a 56yo male remained at the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
"We are now asking for any witnesses, especially those with dashcam to come forward.
"Please call 101, or use the Tell us Something page quoting log NP-20230716-0130"
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