Alnwick woman dies after a car park collision as her family shares a tribute
A heartbroken family has shared a tribute after a woman sadly died following a collision in Alnwick.
At around 1.45pm on Wednesday, October 29, police received a report of a collision involving a female pedestrian and a vehicle outside of Morrisons on Fenkle Street.
It was reported a woman had been walking in the car park while using a walking stick, when she was struck by a white Mercedes Sprinter van.
Emergency services attended where the woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
However, the woman – who can now be named as 69-year-old Alicia Ternent from Alnwick – sadly passed away on Thursday, November 6.
Her family continue to receive support from specially-trained officers – and have shared a tribute.
They said: “Alicia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
“She lived life to the full and was very active – often enjoying holidays and getting out and about with her family and friends.
“Losing Alicia has been completely unexpected and, as a family, we are completely devastated she is no longer with us.
“We are still trying to come to terms with our loss and would ask that we’re given privacy to grieve at this difficult time.”
Officers from the Force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the collision – and have issued a further appeal for witnesses.
The driver of the van remained at the scene following the collision and continues to support officers with their investigation.
Sergeant Greg Huntley, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a tragic update to share, and I’d like to extend my deepest sympathies to Alicia’s loved ones while they navigate their loss.
“We continue to offer them our full support through specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
“We’re renewing our appeal for witnesses and footage today – with the area believed to be busy with lots of passersby at the time.
“At this stage, we understand Alicia had travelled to Morrisons in a blue Suzuki Swift car which was then parked up in a disabled bay before she was injured.
“Any information shared with us, no matter how small it may seem, could prove vital so we can get answers for Alicia’s family.”
Anyone with information, or CCTV and dashcam footage, should contact Northumbria Police by sending them a direct message on social media, or by using the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website.
For those who cannot contact the Force in those ways, please call 101.
Please quote reference number: NP-20251029-0509