I can’t begin to imagine the pain - family release photo and name of woman who died in reported hit and run
“I can’t begin to imagine the pain that Diane’s loved ones are experiencing” - the words of the police sergeant investigating the death of a Sunderland woman who died after being involved in a collision with a car.
Shortly before 11pm on Saturday, February 14, it was reported a female pedestrian was struck by a black Volvo XC90 on the A690 Durham Road in Farringdon, near to Arbroath Road.
Northumbria Police have now named the woman as 59-year-old Diane Jones from the Thorney Close area of Sunderland who tragically passed away at the scene.
Her family have also given permission to share a photograph of Diane.
Yesterday (February 16), Northumbria Police confirmed a man had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and a car had been seized.
This morning police officers confirmed Reece Roberts, 27, of Florida Street in Pallion, Sunderland, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving as well as additional offences.
Sergeant Greg Huntley, from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I can’t begin to imagine the pain that Diane’s loved ones are experiencing – as they process this devastating loss.
“We will do all we can to support them, as we seek answers following the collision. We’re very grateful to those who have come forward to support our investigation to date.
“A man has since been charged in connection with the collision, so we’d urge everyone to respect the legal proceedings and avoid any speculation.
“If you have any further information to share with police, please do not hesitate to get in touch.”
Police officers are still appealing for information as they continue their investigations into the fatal incident.
Anyone with further information or footage are urged to 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-20260214-1176.