Crash Chaos on A19: Driver Arrested, Passenger Flees Scene
A nasty two-car smash on Sunderland’s A19 on Saturday night has left several injured and one man on the run. The crash happened around 8.10pm between the A1231 and A183 on the southbound carriageway.
Silver Mercedes and Black MG Collide
Witnesses say a silver Mercedes and a black MG were involved. The MG’s two occupants—a 49-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man—were rushed to hospital with minor injuries. The Mercedes driver, a 30-year-old man, was arrested for dangerous driving but has since been released on bail.
Two male passengers from the Mercedes were also hospitalised. One is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Fleeing Passenger Sought by Police
Reports say a fourth man jumped out and ran off after the crash. Cops want him to come forward so they can check he’s okay.
Witnesses and Dashcam Owners Urged to Help Probe
Officers are hunting for any witnesses or dashcam footage to help with their investigation. The A19 was shut for three hours while cops gathered evidence, and inquiries are ongoing.
If you have info or dashcam clips, call 101 or visit the police “Tell Us Something” page. Quote log NP-20230715-1074 when you get in touch.
