Girl, 17, tragically dies following A19 collision near Sunderland - police appeal for witnesses
A 17-year-old girl has sadly died and another teenager has been left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on the A19 which took place at just after 11pm last night (November 24).
The collision took place on the northbound carriageway between the B1404 turn-off for Seaham and the A690 Herrington Interchange.
The road was closed or partially closed for around 11 hours whilst police officers carried out investigations.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just after 11pm yesterday (Monday), we received a report of a collision involving a yellow Vauxhall Corsa on the A19 northbound.
“It was reported that, for reasons yet to be established, the Corsa has left the carriageway and then been involved in a collision.
“The vehicle is then reported to have caught fire. Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished a short time later.
“The male driver of the Corsa and his female passenger were found to have sustained serious injuries in the collision.
“Despite the efforts of paramedics, the girl, aged 17, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
“The driver, aged 19, was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries where he remains in a critical condition. His next of kin have been made aware.”
Northumbria Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant John Sanderson, of Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Firstly, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the teenager who has tragically passed away.
“We will offer them all of the support we can. A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway and a number of enquiries have already been carried out.
“I would ask anyone with information regarding what took place – particularly those with dash cam footage of the moments leading up to the collision – to contact us so that we can get a complete picture of last night’s incident.”
Anyone with information or footage can contact Northumbria Police on social media or via the report it form on their website.
You can also call 101 and quote reference number NP-20251124-1157.