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Tragic A19 crash kills teen, critically injures driver
25 Nov
Summary
- A 17-year-old passenger died in a car crash on the A19.
- The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa remains in critical condition.
- Police seek dash cam footage of the incident near Sunderland.
A devastating road traffic collision on the A19 northbound carriageway, between Seaham and the Herrington Interchange in Sunderland, claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl on Monday evening. The Vauxhall Corsa she was traveling in veered off the carriageway before catching fire, a blaze that emergency services worked to extinguish.
Tragically, the teenage passenger was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of first responders. The driver of the vehicle sustained critical injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. Police have notified the next-of-kin for both individuals involved.
Authorities are now appealing for witnesses and urging anyone with dash cam footage from the moments leading up to the collision to come forward. A full investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the fatal incident.
