Overview
- A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit, and remains in custody.
- The suspected vehicle, believed to be a silver VW Golf GTi Clubsport, has been found by Durham Police.
- Two men, both 38, and a 59-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and are in custody.
- Emergency services responded shortly before 2am at the A167 Neville’s Cross junction; the victim was taken to Newcastle’s RVI and died a short time later after the car failed to stop.
- Investigators continue to seek witnesses and any dashcam or doorbell footage; anyone with information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting incident number 41 of October 26.