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Officer Killed Responding to Crash Scene
30 Jun
Summary
- A 19-year-old officer died after being hit by a car.
- She was closing a road after a previous collision.
- An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A promising 19-year-old officer, Pc Jess Turnbull of Northumbria Police, tragically died on June 10, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on the evening of June 8, 2026, when Pc Turnbull and a colleague were responding to an earlier two-vehicle collision on the A189 near Cramlington.
While implementing a road closure near her police vehicle around 11:34 PM, Pc Turnbull was hit by another motorist who collided with her patrol car. She sustained severe injuries and was transported to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where she passed away.
A post-mortem examination has been completed, and investigations by the police are ongoing. A 73-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released on bail.
Pc Turnbull had joined the force in September, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. Her parents remembered her as deeply dedicated to serving her community and proud to wear the uniform, approaching her calling with enthusiasm and professionalism.
