Man Dies After Collision in North Tyneside This Morning
A tragic accident in North Tyneside has resulted in the death of a man in his 60s
North Tyneside, UK, Collision, Road Safety, Police Investigation
Reports say a grey Peugeot 407 was heading south when it collided with a white Honda Civic coming from the opposite direction. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but sadly, the driver of the Peugeot, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead right there. His family has been notified and is getting support from specially trained officers.
The driver of the Honda stayed at the scene and is helping the police with their investigation. The road is currently closed in both directions between the roundabout after the New York bypass and Middle Engine Lane.
Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit is looking into what happened and is asking for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. Sergeant Alex Partington expressed condolences to the family and emphasized the importance of gathering information from witnesses, especially those who might have seen the vehicles before the accident.
If you have any information, you can reach out to Northumbria Police through social media, live chat, or by calling 101. Just mention reference number NP-20250111-0325.