Second teenager dies days after A19 crash in Sunderland

Emergency services were called to the A19 northbound just after 11pm last Monday (November 24) following a crash involving a yellow Vauxhall Corsa. 

It was reported that, for reasons not yet known, the car left the carriageway and crashed between the B1404 at Seaham and the A690 Herrington Interchange.

The male driver of the Corsa and the female passenger were found to have sustained serious injuries in the collision and despite the efforts of paramedics, the girl, aged 17, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 19-year-old man, was left fighting for his life in hospital following the horror crash. 

Northumbria Police has now confirmed that the man tragically died in hospital on Saturday (November 29). 

Officers continue to appeal to any witnesses to the incident to contact them.

Sergeant Christopher Herron, of Northumbria Police’s roads policing unit, said: “This is an extremely sad update. 

“Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of the two young people who have tragically died in this incident.

“The investigation into the collision remains ongoing and we continue to appeal to anybody who may have information which could assist us to get in touch if they have not already done so.

“Your information – no matter how small or insignificant you feel it may be – could prove vital as we look to ascertain exactly what happened in this incident.”

Those with information regarding the collision can send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report forms on the force’s website.

For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101. 

Please quote reference number NP-20251124-1157.