Pc Jess Turnbull death prompts fresh police witness appeal

Pc Jess Turnbull was responding to a collision which occurred on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington late on Monday (June 8) night. While at the scene, she was outside of a marked police vehicle when she was struck by a car, which was unconnected to the original incident. Northumbria Police said Pc Turnbull died in hospital on Wednesday (June 10), surrounded by her loved ones.

Pc Turnbull, who joined the force in September last year, worked on the Response Policing Team (RPT) in Northumberland. A 73-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving was taken to the hospital and was later discharged. He was subsequently further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed.

Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a 09-registered black Mercedes coupe CLC on Monday, between 3pm and about 11.30pm, in the Blyth, Cramlington and surrounding areas. The Force has said it is "extremely grateful" to members of the public who stopped at the scene to assist, and is also asking them to get in touch. Furthermore, they would like to hear from anyone with dashcam or CCTV of the moments leading up to the collision or of the 09-plate black Mercedes earlier in the day.

The officer leading the investigation, Sgt Dave Roberts from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts very much remain with Jess's family, friends and all those impacted by this tragedy. "We will continue to support her loved ones during this extremely difficult time. "Our investigation into the collision is ongoing, and we are again appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward.

"Any information you may have could prove important, so please do contact the police."

A dedicated webpage has been set up for people to share information.

If you are unable to contact this way, Northumbria Police have advised people to call 101 quoting reference number NP-20260608-1198.