Man in critical condition after Sunderland Red Hall crash

The driver, a 33-year-old man, fled the scene but was later arrested.

The 19-year-old passenger was found to have suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital by paramedics, where he remains in a critical condition.

Police said a Ford Fiesta the pair were in had left the road, for reasons not yet known, and crashed into a wall and parked vehicle on Rutherford Road in the Red House area of Sunderland, at about 8.20am on Sunday (September 29).

The driver was later found and arrested and remains in police custody while officers investigate.

A full investigation is now underway, Northumbria Police said.

A force spokesperson said: “Officers are particularly interested to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage.

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 “Witnesses should send a direct message on social media, use the live chat on our website or go to orlo.uk/X2MFu

“Those with dash cam footage can upload footage by going to orlo.uk/dfftF

 “For those unable to contact us in those ways, call 101. Please quote log number NP-20240929-0269.”