Woman's home hit by cars three times in six years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

A woman's house near Barnard Castle has been struck by vehicles for the third time in six years.

Jen Horton's home near Barnard Castle has been hit by vehicles for the third time in six years. The latest crash occurred on 13 October when a BMW and Audi collided before striking her property. The Audi driver, a woman in her 60s, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to James Cook University Hospital. A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Horton, a former midwife, told the Echo she is living in 'utter fear' and is too scared to enter her dining room. 'Is it going to take someone dying for them to do something?' she asked. When her granddaughter visits, she locks the dining room door to prevent anyone entering.

Horton moved to the property in 2020 and spent her savings renovating it. She has urged Durham County Council to introduce more safety measures at the Kinninvie crossroads. The council said it appreciated her concerns and would consider any changes deemed appropriate.

How it is being reported

• Mum in 'utter fear' after home on Kinninvie crossroads hit three times in six yearsA woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.Darlington & Stockton Times · 15 Oct, 05:30
• Mum in 'utter fear' after home on Kinninvie crossroads hit three times in six yearsA woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.The Northern Echo · 15 Oct, 05:30

In this story: Jen Horton · County Durham · Barnard Castle · Durham County Council · James Cook University Hospital · Kinninvie crossroads

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