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Man charged in connection to fatal Tyneside A19 crash
Ryan Scott, 28, of Chasedale Crescent, Blyth, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured and failing to stop following a collision.
Scott is due to appear before South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court today (December 16).
The charges relate to an incident that happened at about 10.40pm on Friday, December 5, on the A19 in Holystone, North Tyneside, between two cars.
It was reported that a Volkswagen T-roc and a Skoda Fabia were both travelling on the Northbound carriageway when they collided.
The driver of the Skoda Fabia did not stop at the scene and is believed to have fled the area on foot, travelling north.
Emergency services attended, where the driver of the Volkswagen T-roc, a woman aged in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
However, despite the efforts of medical staff, the woman, 39-year-old Claire Laybourne from Hebburn, died on Saturday, December 6.
Earlier this month, Claire’s heartbroken family paid tribute to their cherished loved one.
They said: “Claire was a beautiful soul whose kindness, warmth, and gentle strength touched everyone she met.
“She was an extraordinary mother, a devoted partner, a cherished daughter, a loving auntie, and a loyal friend.
“Her presence lit up every room, and her love held our family together in ways words can never truly capture.
“Our hearts are broken, and our lives have been changed beyond anything we could have imagined.
“The depth of our grief is matched only by the depth of the love we carry for her. We will miss her beyond what words are able to portray.
“Claire’s memory will forever live on in all of us who were blessed to know her.
“May she rest in peace, and may we hold her spirit close as we navigate the world without her.”
Sergeant Dave Roberts, of the Force’s Roads Policing Team, added: “This is an extremely sad update, and our thoughts remain firmly with the loved ones of Claire at this time.
“As we continue to investigate this collision and look to provide Claire’s family with answers, we ask again for anyone who may have information to come forward.
“No matter how insignificant you think it may be, it could prove crucial to our ongoing investigation.”
