Man dies in collision between Land Rover and lorry on A19 in County Durham

The collision occurred shortly after 6.45am on Thursday morning, with the northbound carriageway still closed at the time of writing

10:48, 05 Jun 2025Updated 10:48, 05 Jun 2025

A man has died after a collision on the A19 in County Durham[1].

Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway of the A19 between Castle Eden and Peterlee shortly after 6.45am on June 5, where a Land Rover and a lorry had collided[2]. The 42-year-old man driving the Land Rover was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service[3] and Great North Air Ambulance Service[4].

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary[5] said: "Police were called to reports of a collision between a Land Rover and a wagon on the A19 near Castle Eden, just after 6.45am this morning (June 5). The driver of the Land Rover - a 42-year-old man - suffered serious injuries and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers."

Initially, the A19 was closed in both directions.

The southbound carriageway has reopened, but at the time of writing, the northbound carriageway remains closed between the A1086 (Easington) and the A181 (Castle Eden).

There is a diversion in place. The Durham Constabulary spokesperson added: "The Northbound carriageway remains closed and drivers are asked to find an alternative route."

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