Woman in her 60s dies after being hit by Range Rover

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:01 · Archive

A woman in her 60s died in hospital after being hit by a grey Range Rover Sport in Northumberland on Sunday.

A woman in her 60s has died in hospital after being hit by a grey Range Rover Sport on Mare Close in Seghill, Northumberland, on Sunday afternoon at around 3.10pm. The collision occurred near an entrance gate to a field. She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died later that day. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The driver of the Range Rover Sport remained at the scene and is assisting enquiries. Northumbria Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a full investigation into the circumstances. Sgt Greg Huntley said: 'Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the woman who has sadly died in this tragic collision. We will continue to offer them all the support they need and would ask that their privacy is respected at this time.'

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the moments leading up to the collision or anyone travelling on Mare Close or the nearby A190 Avenue Road at the time. Information can be reported to Northumbria Police by social media direct message, live chat, online forms or by calling 101, quoting reference NP-20261025-0649.

Woman in her 60s dies after being hit by Range Rover — Image: BBC Tyne And Wear

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Woman in 60s dies after being hit by Range RoverPolice say a woman in her 60s died in hospital after she was hit by a car on Sunday afternoon.BBC Tyne And Wear · 26 Oct, 13:24
Woman dies in 'tragic' Northumberland collision after being hit by Range Rover SportThe woman sustained life-threatening injuries and passed away in hospitalChronicleLive · 26 Oct, 13:17

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