Woman killed in A1 crash as safety concerns resurface

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

A 22-year-old woman died in a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton in Northumberland on Sunday.

Erin Bennett, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on the A1 near Felton shortly after 12.15pm on Sunday. A white Nissan Qashqai travelling northbound collided with a red Renault Clio and a white Tesla Model Three travelling southbound. Police said the reasons for the crash are yet to be established.

Her family described Erin as 'the most amazing, beautiful woman' who had recently secured her 'dream job' with Northumbria Police and was preparing to begin training to become a detective after graduating with a degree in criminology and psychology. Her boyfriend Craig said she was 'the light of my life'.

The death is the eighth fatality on the road in Northumberland this year, prompting renewed calls from council leaders for safety upgrades. Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson said he felt 'very resentful' that the A1, the main trunk road between England and Scotland, 'should continue to cause tragedy'. He added: 'I have been talking about this for 40 years. It is maddening that it seems nobody is listening.'

Northumbria Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating and has appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage from around the time of the collision.

How it is being reported

• Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' 22-year-old killed in A1 crashThe family of a 22-year-old woman who died in a collision on the A1 in Northumberland have paid tribute to their "caring, thoughtful and wonderful" daughter.News & Star · 21 Oct, 19:20
• Eight killed on Northumberland's A1 this year as council leader renews safety callsA woman has died in a three-vehicle crash on Northumberland’s A1, as council leaders renew calls for dualling and safety upgrades at dangerous junctions.Cumberland News · 20 Oct, 16:01

In this story: Erin Bennett · Glen Sanderson · A1 · Felton · Northumberland · Northumbria Police · Northumberland County Council

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