Woman in her 50s dies after hit-and-run in Sunderland

Emergency services were called to Durham Road in Farringdon, near the junction with Abercorn Road, on Saturday (February 14) following a crash just before 11pm. 

It is understood a woman in her 50s had been crossing the road when she was struck by a vehicle, believed to be a dark coloured 4×4 heading east. 

The driver involved has then driven away from the area, police said.

Northumbria Police confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. 

A section of Durham Road was closed to allow officers to carry out enquiries and the road has since been reopened.

Officers are now appealing for information and for the driver involved to come forward.

They are also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage of Durham Road around the time of the incident.

Sergeant Steven Chappell, of the force’s roads policing unit, said: “Firstly, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the woman’s loved ones following this devastating incident.

“We will continue to support them in any way that we can – and look to get them the answers they deserve.

“A number of enquiries are underway to locate the driver and establish exactly what has happened in the moments leading up to the collision.

“As part of this, we are keen to hear from any motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and any further witnesses, especially those with CCTV or dashcam footage.”

He added: “We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.

“There will be increased patrol activity in the area over the weekend, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with an officer on duty.”

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the force’s website, or calling 101 quoting quote reference number: NP-20260214-1176.