Police appeal for information following death of woman in North Shields
Officers are appealing to witnesses to come forward as they investigate the death of a woman who was struck by a vehicle in North Tyneside.
At 5.10pm on Monday, December 22, police were informed of a collision at Silverlink Retail Park in North Shields.
It was reported that an 81-year-old woman had been struck by a white Renault Captur car as she walked across the road outside the Marks and Spencer store.
Emergency services attended where the woman was found to have sustained serious injuries in the incident.
She was taken to hospital for treatment where she sadly passed away yesterday (Tuesday). Her next of kin are aware.
Following the incident, officers attended the area and the driver of the Captur remained at the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are today appealing to anyone who may have information to contact them.
Sergeant Steven Chappell, of Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are firmly with the loved ones of the woman who has sadly lost her life at this devastating time.
“Our investigation into the collision is very much ongoing and I would urge anyone with information on what took place to contact us.
“Specifically, we remain keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage of the moments leading up to the incident.
“If you do have information which could help us, please get in touch so that we can ascertain exactly what happened.”
Witnesses or anyone with information should send Northumbria Police a message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Anybody who is unable to make contact via the above ways should call 101.
Please quote reference number NP-20251222-0752.