Man dies following a crash on A1 in Northumberland
The incident happened between two vehicles just after 10am on December 23. A white Hyundai i20 and a black Nissan Qashqai collided on the A1 at the junction with the B6349 at Belford. Emergency services attended and the 86-year-old male driver of the Hyundai was found to have sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers at this time. The occupants of the Qashqai – a man, a woman and two children – were taken to hospital after sustaining minor injuries and they have since been discharged.
Sergeant Steve Armstrong, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly lost his life in this tragic incident. “We will offer them any support we can as they come to terms with their grief.” Sgt Armstrong added: “A number of enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened in the lead up to the collision and the full circumstances.
Get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device for just GBP4 for 4 months, click here[1] Most read “We are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the incident who has not yet come forward to get in touch with us.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and those who may have dash cam footage from their vehicles which could assist the investigation.”
Witnesses or anyone with information relating to the collision should use the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting log number NP-20231223-0297.