Police release man arrested after Barnard Castle A66 crash

The woman, in her 50s, was pronounced dead after the crash near Boldron, close to Barnard Castle at 7.15am on Monday (February 2).

Durham Police say she was driving a BMW heading westbound when she her car collided with a Renault truck.

The 29-year-old driver of the truck was taken into custody

A force spokesperson said: “He has now been released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out.”

The woman who died has not yet been named.

The road was closed while crash investigators probed the scene but has since re-opened.

Durham Police previously said: “Police would like to thank several members of the public who stopped at the scene and tried to help – their efforts were much appreciated by all those involved in the response,” the spokesperson added.

 “Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicles prior to the collision.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the Durham Police crash investigation unit on 0191 375 2996 or by emailing SCIU@durham.police.uk quoting incident number 54 of February 2.”