A woman is fighting for her life in hospital following a serious collision and alleged hit and run on a major North East road. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on the A19 in North Tyneside.
Details of the A19 Collision
The incident took place at around 10.40pm on Friday, December 6. According to police reports, the woman was driving a Volkswagen T-Roc on the A19 between the Silverlink Roundabout and Holystone. It is reported that she overtook a stationary vehicle on the side of the road.
During this manoeuvre, her car collided with a Skoda Fabia. The driver of the Skoda Fabia failed to stop at the scene, prompting a police investigation into a hit and run.
Police Investigation and Arrests
Northumbria Police confirmed they are leading the inquiry into the crash. A spokesperson stated that following swift investigations, two men have been taken into custody in connection with the serious incident.
The female driver of the Volkswagen sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to hospital, where medical teams are continuing to fight to save her life.
Appeal for Information and Road Closures
The collision caused significant disruption on the key transport route, with emergency services closing sections of the carriageway to deal with the aftermath and conduct initial investigations.
Police are likely to continue appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage who was travelling on the A19 around the time of the crash to come forward. The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain under active investigation.
This remains a breaking news story, and further updates are expected as the police investigation develops and the condition of the injured woman becomes clearer.
