A woman has died after being hit by a car in Northumberland. The collision happened on Mare Close in Seghill at around 3.10pm on Sunday, when a grey Range Rover Sport struck a female pedestrian in her 60s near an entrance gate to a field.
Emergency response and hospital death
Emergency services attended the scene and found the woman with life-threatening injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment but died later that day. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The driver of the Range Rover Sport remained at the scene and is assisting with enquiries, according to Northumbria Police.
Investigation and witness appeal
The force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the incident.
Sergeant Greg Huntley said: "Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who has sadly died in this tragic collision. We will continue to offer them all the support they need and would ask that their privacy is respected at this time."
He added: "We are appealing for further information and for anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicles involved to come forward. If you were travelling on Mare Close or in the area of the A190 Avenue Road around the time of this collision, any information you are able to provide could prove crucial to our enquiries."
Anyone with information or footage can contact the force by sending a direct message on social media, using the live chat and report forms on their website, or calling 101, quoting reference number NP-20261025-0649.
