Inquest date confirmed for Sunderland teenager who died after Wessington Way collision

A final inquest hearing date has been agreed for a teenage girl who died a week after she was involved in a collision on a busy Sunderland road.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 7th Jan 2021, 07:00 BST
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Alisha Webster was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle following the incident on Wessington Way shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday, February 19, last year.

The road was closed off until after midnight that day as inquiries were launched into the crash, which happened while she was on foot and also involved a car.

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Northumbria Police later confirmed the 15-year-old had died on Tuesday, February 25, as a result of her injuries.

Emergency services on the scene of the collision near to the Northern Spire Bridge on Wessington Way.Emergency services on the scene of the collision near to the Northern Spire Bridge on Wessington Way.
Emergency services on the scene of the collision near to the Northern Spire Bridge on Wessington Way.
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Today, Wednesday, January 6, an opening hearing of her inquest was heard at Newcastle Coroner’s Court, which is based at the city’s civic centre.

The hearing was adjourned until Thursday, January 14, when a full hearing will be held.

Scores of tributes were left to Alisha following her tragic loss, with flowers also left at the scene.

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