A19 collision victim 'wonderful and kind'

The family of a much-loved woman who tragically died following a collision in Sunderland say they will remember her as someone who always put the needs of others before her own.

Shortly before 1am on Wednesday, February 16, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the A19 between the A690 and A183.

Emergencyservices attended but sadly 68-year-old Jean Buckle passed away at the scene.

The 33-year-old driver of the car was taken to hospital with serious but nonlife-threatening injuries and continues to assist officers with the investigation.

Jean’s next of kin are currently being supported by specially trained family liaison officers, and in a joint family statement, the family spoke of their sadness.

The statement, issued yesterday by Northumbria Police, said: “Jean’s family andfriendsarealldeeplysaddened by this terrible tragedy. Jean was a wonderful, caring, kind, thoughtful person, who would help everyoneshecould,alwaysputting other people’s needs before her own. She was loved and will be missed by all her family and friends.”

Sergeant Dave Roberts, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department, added: “We will continue to offer Jean’s family any supporttheyneedandwould ask everyone to respect their privacy as they attempt to come to terms with what has happened. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.”

Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision. Contact 101 quoting log NP20220216-0027 with any information.