Teen critically injured in Northumberland moped crash as police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Northumberland.
Shortly before 9pm yesterday (Wednesday) police received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a moped and a car on School Lane in Minsteracres.
It was reported that, for reasons yet to be established, a white moped had pulled out of a junction in front of a red Fiat Panda and they collided.
Emergency services attended the scene and the driver – a boy aged 16- and his pillion passenger of the moped were taken to hospital.
The passenger of the moped – a boy aged 17 - is currently in a critical condition.
The driver also remains in hospital in a serious condition which is not believed to be life-threatening.
A section of the road was closed for a period of time but later reopened.
The driver of the Fiat Panda remained at the scene to assist with enquiries.
Officers from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision – and have today (Thursday) appealed for witnesses to come forward.
They are especially keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.
Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20260812-1212.