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County Durham Teen Dies After Farm Vehicle Overturns as Police Renew Appeal for Witnesses

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to help determine how a John Deere Gator overturned off the B6310 near Burnopfield.

Overview

  • Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died on Boxing Day from injuries sustained in a December 21 crash on a County Durham farm.
  • The collision involved a John Deere Gator that overturned shortly before 8:30 p.m. on land near the B6310 by Burnopfield.
  • He was treated at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary after suffering life-threatening injuries in the incident.
  • A 13-year-old boy injured in the same crash has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
  • Durham Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating and asks anyone with information to contact sciu@durham.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 401 of December 21, as the family pays tribute and requests privacy.