Man dies after Annitsford crash caused by suspected medical episode
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man sadly died following a collision.
At 9.25pm on Saturday, May 9, police were informed of a collision on Front Street in Annitsford.
It was reported that a red Kia Niro has been travelling northbound when the driver has suffered a suspected medical episode, causing the car to collide with two parked vehicles which were on the side of the road.
The collision caused the Kia to overturn.
Emergency services attended the scene and the driver of the Kia – a 50-year-old man – was taken to hospital for treatment having sustained serious injuries. He sadly died a short time later.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Other occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital as a precaution and later discharged.
Northumbria Police have launched a full investigation into the incident and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Craig Bartle, of the Force’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “This is a heartbreaking incident and our thoughts are firmly with the family and friends of the man who has tragically died.
“We are carrying out a range of enquiries into the collision and would ask anyone with information get in touch with us so that we can ascertain exactly what took place.
“We are particularly keen to hear from those with dash cam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.
“If you have information which could assist our investigation, please contact us.”
Those with information or dash cam footage should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report forms on the Force’s website.
For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101.
Please quote reference number: NP-20260509-1033.