Man dies after Audi overturns on A1(M) northbound

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Keith Royal, 41, from Sedgefield, was killed when his Audi hit a barrier and overturned on the A1(M) northbound shortly after 11.40pm on Saturday, October 10. Despite the efforts of medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have released a photograph of Mr Royal, describing him as a father, brother, husband, son and friend to many.

The A1(M) was closed overnight and into Sunday morning between Bowburn and Carrville as crash investigators worked at the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage of the Audi shortly before the crash. Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 538 from October 10.

How it is being reported

• Family release picture of dad who died after Audi flipped in A1(M) crashA dad has been named as the driver who died after an Audi overturned on the A1(M).The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 17:32
• Family release picture of dad who died after Audi flipped in A1(M) crashA dad has been named as the driver who died after an Audi overturned on the A1(M).Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 17:32

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

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