88-year-old woman dies after three vehicle collision

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE ARE APPEALING FOR INFORMATION AFTER THE CRASH ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON 15:12, 02 Jun 2025Updated 15:12, 02 Jun 2025 An 88-year-old woman has died following a three vehicle

collision in Sunderland. After 3pm on Friday, May 30, police received a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A1231, Stockton Road, near to the junction with Cowan Terrace, close to

Park Lane interchange. It is understood a white Skoda Octavia, a black BMW 1 series and a blue Fiat 500 have collided on the carriageway. Emergency services attended and the 88-year-old

occupant of the Fiat 500 was found to have sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. Sadly, she died on Saturday. The woman's next of kin have been

informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. The driver of the Skoda suffered minor injuries and the occupants of the BMW were uninjured. Officers from Northumbria

Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have appealed for witnesses to come forward as they attempt to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision. Sergeant Russell

Surrey of Northumbria Police said: "Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who died in this tragic collision. Article continues below "We continue to

offer them all of the support they need and ask that their privacy is respected at this time. I would like to thank those members of the public who have been in touch with the police already

for their help and support." Sgt Surrey continued: "We are now appealing for any information and dash cam footage in relation to the collision and in particular any footage of the

vehicles involved in the lead up to the collision. If you were travelling on the A1231 Stockton Road area between 3pm and 3.10pm on Friday afternoon then please make contact with us.

"We would like to remind members of the public to respect the ongoing investigation, and this includes refraining from making any speculation or commentary, either in the community or

on social media, that could jeopardise any future legal proceedings." Article continues below Anyone with information or footage is encouraged to get in touch with Northumbria Police

via direct message on social media, the live chat and report forms on the Force's website, or by calling 101; quoting reference number NP-20250530-0711. JOIN OUR SUNDERLAND WHATSAPP

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