Man dies after Audi overturns on A1(M) in County Durham

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Keith Royal, 41, from Sedgefield, was killed when his Audi hit a barrier and overturned on the A1(M) northbound on Saturday night.

Keith Royal, 41, from Sedgefield, was killed after his Audi hit a roadside barrier and overturned on the A1(M) northbound between Bowburn and Carrville shortly after 11.40pm on Saturday, October 10. Emergency services attended the scene, but he was pronounced dead. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

The road was closed overnight and into Sunday morning as crash investigators worked at the scene. Both carriageways of the A1(M) between junctions 60 and 61 were closed at around 12.15am on Sunday, reopening by 11.30am.

Keith's family released a photograph on Monday, October 12, describing him as a father, brother, husband, son and friend to many. Durham Constabulary is now investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who may have dashcam footage of the Audi in the moments before the collision. Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting incident 538 of October 10.

How it is being reported

• Sedgefield dad who died after car collided with barrier on A1 is namedKeith Royal, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving left the carriageway, collided with a roadside barrier and overturned on the A1TeessideLive · 12 Oct, 19:52
• Family release picture of County Durham dad who died after car flipped in A1(M) crashKeith Royal, 41, from Sedgefield, has been named as the driver who died after an Audi overturned on the A1(M).The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 16:26
• Welfare concerns as woman taken to hospital after A1(M) closure in County DurhamA woman in her 20s was taken to hospital after police were called to the A1(M) at Carrville over concerns for her welfare on Sunday morning (October 11).The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 13:45
• One taken to hospital after morning crash on County Durham B-roadOne person was taken to hospital after a crash on the B1432 in Hawthorn, Seaham.The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 11:29
• Tragedy as man dies as Audi overturns in late-night crash on A1(M) in County DurhamA man in his 40s has died after his Audi left the A1(M) between Bowburn and Carrville, struck a barrier and overturned.The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 11:03
• What we know about separate County Durham A1(M) crash and incident which closed roadA1(M) closures remain in place after a serious crash and a separate police incident in County Durham overnight, with the northbound carriageway expected to stay shut into the afternoon.The Northern Echo · 11 Oct, 11:15
• A1(M) RECAP - 'Serious' crash and second incident in County Durham overnightThe A1(M) was closed in both directions between J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) overnight after a 'serious' crash on Saturday night (October 10) and a separate incident the following morning (October 11).The Northern Echo · 11 Oct, 08:04
• A1(M) LIVE - Road closed after 'serious' crash and second incident in County Durham overnightThe A1(M) is closed in both directions between J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) for investigation work after a 'serious' crash overnight.The Northern Echo · 11 Oct, 08:04
• A1(M) LIVE - Road closed overnight after 'serious' accident in County DurhamThe A1(M) is closed in both directions between J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) for investigation work after a 'serious' crash overnight.The Northern Echo · 11 Oct, 08:04

In this story: Keith Royal · Sedgefield · County Durham · A1(M) · Bowburn · Carrville · Durham Constabulary

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