A man in his 30s died in a Northumberland crash. Police seek witnesses to the early morning incident in Ashington.
The crash was around 1 a.m. today, February 24th. It happened on Fairfield Drive in Ashington. Police got a call about a car crash. A black Skoda Kodiaq drove south toward Newbiggin Road.
The car left the road and hit a wall. Emergency crews arrived quickly, but sadly, the driver, also in his 30s, died at the scene.
Police have told his family about the accident and are giving them support. Officers will help them through this difficult time.
The roads policing unit has started an investigation to determine the details of the crash. Police want witnesses to come forward, especially people who saw the black Skoda before the crash. Did your car recorder catch something, or do you have CCTV footage?
Chief Inspector Alan Pitchford spoke about the incident. He said it was a truly sad event, as a man lost his life. He added that their thoughts are with the man’s family, and they will provide all the support they can while officers learn exactly what happened.
The Chief Inspector urges people to contact them with any knowledge of the crash. Even small details matter. If you know something, contact Northumbria Police by sending a private message on social media or checking their website. You can also call 101, mentioning reference number NP-20250224-0042.