Family pays tribute to Northumberland grandmother who died in A69 collision
The family of a much-loved wife, mum and grandma who died after a collision in Northumberland have paid tribute to her. Shortly before 5.50pm on Thursday, November 30, police received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A69 between the junctions of Hexham (West) and Haydon Bridge. It was reported that a grey Mazda 3 had been travelling eastbound when, for reasons yet to be established, it had collided with a silver Skoda Fabia that was travelling westbound.
The Skoda is then understood to have collided with a black Land Rover Discovery travelling eastbound. Emergency services attended where a 68-year-old woman in the Skoda and 81-year-old man in the Mazda had suffered life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, both passed away at the scene.
On Friday, Northumbria Police named Catherine Elford of Haltwhistle as the woman who died. Catherine's family shared a tribute to her, which said: "Catherine Elford - a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who tragically passed away. She is survived by her husband, three children and five grandchildren.
Gone, but never forgotten." Both families of the deceased continue to receive support from specially trained officers at this time. The drivers from both the Skoda and Mazda were also taken to hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Mazda remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the driver of the Skoda has been discharged. Following the incident, an investigation was launched by Northumbria Police's Motor Patrols team to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision. Officers have already spoken with a number of witnesses, and are still encouraging anyone else who is yet to come forward to get in touch with police.
They are especially interested in hearing from anyone who was travelling in the area at the time and may have dashcam or CCTV footage. Northumbria Police has encouraged anyone with information to contact them through the 'Tell Us Something' page of the Northumbria Police website, or call 101, quoting log number NP-20231130-0833.
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