This is the first picture of a young woman who died following a collision on the Spine Road in Northumberland.
Teegan Waters, 20, passed away at the scene of a collision which occurred on the A189 shortly before 3.40am on Sunday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, which occurred near The Three Horseshoes south of Blyth.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Teegan, from Blyth, passed away at the scene. Her family are currently being supported by specialist officers and ask that their privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time.
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The 20-year-old male driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.
Two further passengers also involved in the collision are still recovering from serious injuries. An investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.
Sergeant Michael Parnaby, of Northumbria Police 's Motor Patrols team, is leading the investigation. He said: "My thoughts, and those of my colleagues, are first and foremost with Teegan’s family and friends.
“Northumbria Police will continue to support them and remain committed to establishing the full circumstances of what happened on the morning of August 21. Those closest to Teegan are experiencing unimaginable grief and we ask that their privacy is respected as they attempt to try and come to terms with their tragic loss."
Sergeant Parnaby said enquiries remain ongoing and they are still keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area around the time of the collision and may have witnessed it or the moments leading up to it. He added: "We are especially eager to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage capturing what has happened."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via the 'Tell Us Something' page on the Northumbria Police website or by dialling 101 quoting reference NP-20220821-0204.
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