Man, 40, dies in crash on major Washington road - detectives appealing for dashcam footage

Detectives are now appealing for information following the fatal crash which occurred at 9.50am on Sunday, October 4.

Emergency services were called to a one-vehicle crash on the Havannah Roundabout at the junction of the southbound A194M slip road and A182 Washington Highway.

It is understood that a Renault Scenic was travelling southbound taking the A194M slip road when, for reasons yet to be established, has lost control and collided with some street furniture.

Sadly the 40-year-old male driver, who was the only occupant in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers at this difficult time, Northumbria Police say.

The Havanah roundabout and A182 were closed for more than five hours to allow crash scene investigators to assess the area and a clear-up operation to take place.

The North East Ambulance Service sent five resources including a hazardous area response team to the scene.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the collision and detectives are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

Sergeant Steve Armstrong said: “This is a tragic incident that has sadly resulted in the death of the male driver from the Renault.

“My thoughts are with the family who are being supported by Family Liaison officers from the Motor Patrols department.

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and we would ask anybody who was in the area at the time or who can assist our investigation to get in touch.

“This is a busy section of road at that time of day so we would urge you to contact the investigation team if you have not done so already.

“Please check your dashcam footage and let us know if you saw a Renault Scenic on Sunday morning in the area where the collision occurred.

"Even if you did not witness the collision, we would like to see any footage leading up to the collision which may help us determine what happened.”

Anyone with information should visit the force’s ‘Tell Us Something’ page or call 101 quoting log 289 041020.

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