Man dies after car collides with wall in Northumberland

Officers were called to the scene near Seaton Burn shortly after 3.45am Credit: NCJ Media

A man has died after a collision on the Old Great North Road in Northumberland.

Officers were called to the scene near Seaton Burn shortly after 3.45am after reports of a one-vehicle collision.

It is thought that a blue Vauxhall Viva had been driving along Blagdon Lane towards Old Great North Road when it left the road and collided with a nearby brick wall.

Emergency services attended but the driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially-trained officers.

Police closed Blagdon Lane and a section of Old Great North Road between Cramlington and Seaton Burn for several hours, but have since reopened the roads.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision has been launched and officers are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Ben Rutherford, of Northumbria Police, said: “This was a devastating incident where sadly a man has lost his life.

“We will continue to offer our support to his loved ones as they process what has happened.

“Our enquiries into the collision are very much ongoing – and we would urge anyone who saw anything to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“We are particularly keen to hear from motorists who were driving in the area at the time,

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