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Man Charged in Fatal Sunderland Hit-and-Run on Durham Road

Police named 27-year-old Reece Roberts as the suspect now facing multiple motoring charges.

Overview

  • Reece Roberts, 27, of Florida Street in Pallion, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, causing death while disqualified, and aggravated vehicle taking.
  • He is due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday 17 February.
  • The charges follow a collision around 11pm on Saturday 14 February on the A690 Durham Road in Farringdon, near the Arbroath/Abercorn Road junction, in which a woman in her 50s died at the scene.
  • Police say the pedestrian was struck by a black Volvo XC90 that left the area; the vehicle has since been recovered after being located in the Pallion Park area.
  • Northumbria Police continue to appeal for witnesses and any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, and the woman’s next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.