Saturday, February 8, 2014

19-year-old man dies in crash on Brotton bypass in East Cleveland

8 Feb 2014 10:26

A 19-year-old man has died following a three car smash on the bypass between Skelton and Brotton




Scene of accident at Brotton Bypass


Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man died in a three car smash in East Cleveland.


A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal crash on the A174 Brotton Bypass at 5pm yesterday (Friday).


Three cars were involved in the collision, a black Vauxhall Corsa, a grey Audi estate and a white Volkswagen Scirocco.


Tragically, one of the passengers in the Corsa, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.


Another passenger in the Corsa, an 18-year-old woman, was taken to hospital, where she is in a stable condition.


The driver of the Corsa, a 19-year-old man, was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. He was later discharged.


Cleveland Police say a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He will be questioned by police.


A man driving the Audi and a woman driving the Scirocco received minor injuries during the collision.


Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision or who may have information to contact them on the non-emergency number 101.



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