Police issue appeal following fatal collision in Northumberland
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Northumberland in which a woman sadly died.
Shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday, (September 26), police received a report of a collision involving two vehicles on the A69 between Haydon Bridge and Hexham.
It was reported that a black Honda was travelling westbound, when for reasons yet to be established, it has collided with blue Volkswagen Tiguan which was travelling eastbound.
Emergency services attended the scene and the passenger of the Volkswagen - a woman aged in her 70s - was pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The driver of the Honda – a man in his 30s - was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
A section of the road was closed for several hours following the collision. It has since been reopened.
Officers from the Force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) immediately launched an investigation to understand the full circumstances leading up to the collision.
They are especially keen to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area at the time, and those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist their investigation.
Sergeant Greg Huntley, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident where a woman has lost her life. The thoughts of everyone here at Northumbria Police are with her loved ones.
“Our investigation is underway, and we are now appealing for further witnesses who we have not yet spoken with to come forward.
“We know this is a very busy stretch of road in Northumberland – and there will have likely been many motorists passing in both directions.
“If you were in the area or have any information that might help with our investigation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
Anyone with information, particularly those with CCTV or dashcam footage, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Those who are unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.
Please quote reference number: NP-20260926-0535.