This is our forth blog sharing local media stories about people killed or injured in road traffic collisions in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 2022 there were four fatalities and over seventy five serious injuries on Newcastle’s roads.
The North East Transport Plan, approved on 16 March 2021 stated an aim “for there to be no fatalities or serious injuries on the regions’ road network by 2025,” but nearly two years later there is still no region-wide plan to achieve this.
We think Councillors should have the courage to make the North East’s roads safer.
Courage should be found in our city councillors not in our children. pic.twitter.com/LeVl7SsMok
— Tom Flood (@tomflood1) December 28, 2022
One positive in 2022 was the change to The Highway Code, to include the hierarchy of road-users and the ‘Dutch Reach’. The new code confirms that “those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others.”
As in previous years, the vast majority of incidents where people are hurt are not reported in the media, so this is only a snapshot.
| 2022 |
JANUARY 2022
Cyclist fighting for life after being hit by car in Newcastle on New Year’s Day
“A serious collision in Newcastle resulted in a cyclist being rushed to hospital this morning with potentially life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, a 29-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.”
ChronicleLive 1/1/2022
https://twitter.com/northumbriapol/status/1477275292343447553?s=20
Cyclist remains in critical condition after being knocked over by car in Newcastle on New Year’s Day
ChronicleLive 5/1/2022
Laura sadly died three weeks after being hit by a car on New Year's Dayhttps://t.co/neqNXDg4dQ
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 25, 2022
Newcastle man spared jail after driving to see his dog whilst over four times the limit
ChronicleLive 3/1/2022
Someone will be happy that the riverside bollards stood strong in Newcastle today. We take a minute to remember our 2 brothers who were not so fortunate by the road. #WorldBollardAssociation #CantParkThereMate #CyclistsShouldHaveInsurance pic.twitter.com/WVKzXredkI
— Steve (@2_Over_4) January 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/ManorParkLD/status/1478075454573748234?s=20
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status/1479356556907094022?s=20
The driver of this vehicle was observed in #Newcastle driving at high speed and undertaking vehicles by one of our unmarked cars.
Driver found to have no driving licence or insurance. Driver reported for a number of offences. pic.twitter.com/qLWI7r9yo2
— Northumbria Police Road Safety (@NPRoadSafety) January 8, 2022
Driver and passenger injured in serious two vehicle crash in Gosforth
The road was closed for three hours after a driver and passenger were seriously injuredhttps://t.co/Gz40bzZ0lW
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 13, 2022
“The North East Ambulance Service were called to the two vehicle collision at the junction of the A191 and The Grove, Gosforth at 6.18pm on Wednesday night.” Note that the picture incorrectly shows the other end of The Grove and not the site of the collision.
https://twitter.com/NPSpecials/status/1481941923187380225?s=20
Busy shift today.
Checksite @ Scotswood Road #Newcastle first thing.
2 x cars seized from uninsured drivers.
5 x vehicles issued immediate prohibitions for dangerous defects.Rider of the motorcycle tested positive for cannabis at the roadside and arrested. #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/R8q0QCWRwB
— Operation Dragoon (@OpDragoon) January 15, 2022
Police found him hiding under a nearby parked car after the crashhttps://t.co/LMtqUjW3Yw
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 16, 2022
#Newcastle North Neighbourhood Policing Team have been tackling Motorcycle ASB in #Lemington and seized 2 Stolen Motorcycles. If anyone has any information about Motorcycle ASB please contact 101. #ThisIsWhatWeDo #ProudToProtect pic.twitter.com/ksMtDm8VbP
— Newcastle Police (@npnewcastle) January 17, 2022
The driver of this vehicle was “ganning along the Scotswood Road”, however it’s not the 9th June and the Blaydon Races aren’t car related.
Stopped due to excessive speed and manner in which they were driving. Issued a s59 warning & reported.
Next time car will be seized. pic.twitter.com/QrlBVGgcEQ
— Operation Dragoon (@OpDragoon) January 19, 2022
Mick from @NPRoadSafety and Adam from @npnorthtyneside were in #NewcastleWest, the driver tried to produce their country of origin’s driving licence but when your disqualified the UK courts that what stands. Vehicle seized and driver reported. T5209/9185 pic.twitter.com/bNa1pi3K6q
— NP Specials (@NPSpecials) January 19, 2022
Emergency services rushed to the scene this morninghttps://t.co/751hDzhFXp
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 23, 2022
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Newcastlehttps://t.co/uhkAYZkgg1
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 28, 2022
Young motorcyclist killed in Newcastle crash is named by police https://t.co/cSzH1zipjk
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) January 29, 2022
‘Sleep tight bonny lad’ – Heartfelt tributes paid to young motorcyclist killed in Byker crash
ChronicleLive 31/1/2022
FEBRUARY 2022
#ICYMI: Pedestrian taken to hospital with head injuries after being knocked down on A167 Ponteland Roadhttps://t.co/botugqzFip
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) February 1, 2022
Pensioner left with ‘life-threatening’ injuries following collision while walking dog in Newcastle
ChronicleLive 1/2/2022
On the first occasion, a concerned witness phoned the police after she spotted Joe Bryce hitting curbs and narrowly missing other vehiclehttps://t.co/UdtcGDUgvs
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) February 2, 2022
Neighbours were left shocked after a car crashed into a gardenhttps://t.co/AsM8gvE1is
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) February 9, 2022
#ICYMI: CCTV appeal after boy, 12, is knocked over by a moped on Denton Roadhttps://t.co/foVJmKbyYp
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) February 10, 2022
Earlier in the month we dealt with this serious looking collision in #Byker where somehow the driver managed to get out before making his escape. He has since been identified and prosecuted for the offences. pic.twitter.com/zPmeqSps2R
— Northumbria Police Road Safety (@NPRoadSafety) February 15, 2022
Driver refused breath test after ploughing car into skip then going to the pub
ChronicleLive 19/2/2022
https://twitter.com/NorthumbriaPCC/status/1496089371640053760
A167 Tyne Bridge, lane one is currently obstructed due to a collision on the northerly side of the bridge with delays and tailbacks.#Gateshead @NewcastleCC @TheSandK @bbcnewcastle pic.twitter.com/eucsmLha4d
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) February 22, 2022
Denton plumbing engineer caught drug driving twice in a month banned from roads
ChronicleLive 25/2/2022
Uninsured Heaton driver crashed into parked cars and fled – directly in front of cop
ChronicleLive 26/2/2022
The driver of this one is spending the night in 1 of our en-suite rooms after crashing into 3 other cars in #Newcastle then proving a positive breath test that was over twice the limit. #Dontdrinkanddrive pic.twitter.com/RhmsLP47NU
— Northumbria Police Road Safety (@NPRoadSafety) February 26, 2022
MARCH 2022
February 2022
146 vehicles seized by @NPRoadSafety , @OpDragoon and @NPFSU
18 x no licence
60 x uninsured
68 x no licence & no insurance#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/ZjjkInRzdr— Northumbria Police Road Safety (@NPRoadSafety) March 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status/1499437108766908416
Woman injured after crash on Scotswood Road in Newcastlehttps://t.co/7E9BTSTvSe
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 4, 2022
Walker motor menace clocked 60mph in 20 zone in front of unmarked police car https://t.co/ofcnmbSWmp
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 5, 2022
The 71-year-old was sitting just metres away when the car smashed into her homehttps://t.co/ON4gKmqBk8
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 7, 2022
Police officers are dealing with a two vehicle RTC on the A167 Tyne Bridge on the #Newcastle side. The collision is causing tailbacks to Bensham. pic.twitter.com/OD1cGN1GAf
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) March 9, 2022
There has been a further RTC on the A167 Tyne Bridge northbound involving a goods vehicle and a car, this is causing a further obstruction to both northbound lanes. pic.twitter.com/Q2VB4cdo7T
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) March 9, 2022
"You drove off at speed putting not only your life at risk but the lives of the two other men in the car"https://t.co/svh0cCxJtD
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/northumbriapol/status/1503711595771408389
Speeding Scotswood drink driver seriously hurt friend by crashing and flipping van onto roof
ChronicleLive 18/3/2022
Two people have been arrested after a video of a car 'driving into a crowd of revellers' was shared on social mediahttps://t.co/TLh2SguvaH
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 21, 2022
The crash caused major delays https://t.co/HSbZtvx3BX
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 22, 2022
Heaton drink driver crashed into three parked cars on way to pick up pal
ChronicleLive 27/3/2022
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being knocked over by car on Great North Road #ICYMIhttps://t.co/vERYdXh6F8
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 30, 2022
He abandoned the car but was spotted by officers in the police helicopterhttps://t.co/qDtdWTHsDQ
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) March 31, 2022
APRIL 2022
The cyclist was left with a suspected broken anklehttps://t.co/lkv8FwdOoe
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) April 11, 2022
Drunk driver caught twice in 4 years after travelling at speed through Newcastlehttps://t.co/j9M4KneajC
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) April 15, 2022
An incredible rescue from our crews!
On Monday evening, we recieved a call about a road traffic collision on the A1 near Hazlerigg
Our crews were on the scene in a matter of minutes to help our blue light colleagues free the trapped casualty
Read more https://t.co/SRzlF7mWjr pic.twitter.com/ccttV5ltT7
— Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (@Tyne_Wear_FRS) April 15, 2022
Disgraceful https://t.co/LWX7dqbTxk
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) April 17, 2022
Newcastle restaurant worker left pedestrian with broken jawhttps://t.co/h1YpxVoGTT
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) April 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/NPSpecials/status/1518145228024262657
"I have to use a walking stick and I rely on family for things I used to take for granted."https://t.co/6qvlcD9Y1B
— ITV News Tyne Tees (@itvtynetees) April 25, 2022
Driver ends up in court after travelling around Newcastle with shattered windscreen
ChronicleLive 28/4/2022
A motorist sustained injuries after being hit on the head after a brick was thrown from a bridge onto the A1 https://t.co/ePrNRxBwBL
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) April 28, 2022
MAY 2022
Newcastle parking row ended in violence when man attacked stranger with baseball bat
ChronicleLive 1/5/2022
Elone Hervonovich said he hadn't had any alcohol since the night before when the collision happenedhttps://t.co/CuBcFOBScX
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 2, 2022
Audi drink driver caught after travelling ‘at speed’ through Newcastle city centre
ChronicleLive 4/5/2022
A1058 Coast Road, westbound delays and the exit slip road for Benfield Road is currently closed due to a multi vehicle collision. Divert by using the A188 Chillingham Road roundabout.#Newcastle pic.twitter.com/fl7i0UBR3O
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) May 4, 2022
Newcastle is one of the most dangerous cities in the UK for cyclistshttps://t.co/vJ3ZMpsMC9 pic.twitter.com/raLym82nik
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 7, 2022
Pensioner dies after a crash near Newcastle Falcon’s Kingston Park Stadium
https://twitter.com/ChronicleLive/status/1523977947211776000
"Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a friend to so many." https://t.co/9ME21SNfuY
— ITV News Tyne Tees (@itvtynetees) May 26, 2022
Gosforth dentist forced to give up career after horror bike crash left him with life-changing brain injuryhttps://t.co/AkqMGnRkdz
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 12, 2022
Luckily no-one was hurthttps://t.co/Bvp557hCiP
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 17, 2022
The cyclist has been taken to hospital to be treated for multiple injurieshttps://t.co/V0yUyH9WGi
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 20, 2022
Driving in a dangerous manner is one way to catch our attention. Sadly the driver of this car in #fenham didn't have a driving licence or insurance and to make it worse thought they could give false details in an attempt to avoid being prosecuted. pic.twitter.com/CLNxVDeAdl
— Northumbria Ops Support (@NPOpsSupport) May 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/northumbriapol/status/1529059995681230849
https://twitter.com/Tyne_Wear_FRS/status/1530136526750945280
Patient injured after crash which closed Newcastle's West Roadhttps://t.co/Nm2sR1uMjs
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 30, 2022
A186 West Road, the Denton Road roundabout is partially blocked due to a collision with emergency services on scene.#Newcastle pic.twitter.com/bIXooyUgdB
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) May 30, 2022
BREAKING: Emergency services have closed City Road in Newcastle after a crash involving an digger. Live updates here https://t.co/5ZxY2xuo6f
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) May 31, 2022
JUNE 2022
Newcastle drink driver broke nose after ploughing into RVI wall while picking up takeaway
ChronicleLive 3/6/2022
Police say the driver was later located at the RVI hospital in Newcastlehttps://t.co/smA6AmoaZO
— Chronicle Travel (@ChronicleTravel) June 9, 2022
The five-year-old was fatally injured on a road in Fenham https://t.co/VbuITkWq6n
— BBC North East and Cumbria (@BBCNEandCumbria) June 9, 2022
A189 Grandstand Road, westbound delays and the road is partially blocked due to a three vehicle collision just east of the A167 overpass at Cow Hill. drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.
##Newcastle @MetroRadioNews @INRIXtraffic_N pic.twitter.com/JDiAaWAMII
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) June 9, 2022
One vehicle ended up on it's roof after the collisionhttps://t.co/8EfvSPXPMD
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 12, 2022
The boy and girl, aged 10 and 11, remain in hospitalhttps://t.co/UrCJGzD4SI
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 14, 2022
An eleven-year-old girl remains in hospital one week after she was seriously injured in a motorbike crashhttps://t.co/CUhLXV3exX
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 20, 2022
Alan McShane had been driving a Mercedes EQC with a safety feature that attracted the attention of emergency serviceshttps://t.co/w5tqsYeadC
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 18, 2022
A167(M) Central Motorway delays to northbound traffic due to a minor two vehicle collision just after the A193 New Bridge St roundabout blocking lane 2.#Newcastle @TheSandK @INRIXtraffic_N @bbcnewcastle pic.twitter.com/IRb2gi9qit
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) June 21, 2022
Man suffers serious injuries after being hit by Mercedes in Newcastle's West Endhttps://t.co/vSZx2UJXZw
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 21, 2022
The injury is not believed to be life-threateninghttps://t.co/MQ9HMP0Zcb
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 22, 2022
A DJ has been banned from driving for failing to stop after he knocked a pedestrian over in a hit and run in Newcastle City Centre https://t.co/LnTI9pc103
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 13, 2022
BREAKING: Huge delays for drivers after a crash on the Tyne Bridgehttps://t.co/f5xDiTrPsf
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) June 24, 2022
Recently firefighters from Newcastle Central Community Fire Station attended a two vehicle road traffic collision in the West End of Newcastle.
Firefighters gave initial first aid treatment to two of the casualties at the scene.
Also in attendance @northumbriapol @NEAmbulance pic.twitter.com/SR0Ls0EccE
— Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (@Tyne_Wear_FRS) June 24, 2022
JULY 2022
This is the moment a wagon carrying cement overturned in Throckley pic.twitter.com/f1Tzm9AY8E
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) July 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/ChronicleLive/status/1544943045279350784
Darren Jacques will stand trial next year accused of causing Layton Darwood's death while disqualified from driving https://t.co/SdNVruJA1I
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) July 7, 2022
Gosforth drink driving primary school teacher had ‘frighteningly’ high breath reading
ChronicleLive 9/7/2022
Man hit by a lorry on the A1 in Newcastlehttps://t.co/Gm945qeNYR
— Chronicle Travel (@ChronicleTravel) July 15, 2022
A man has been arrested and three people were taken to hospital following a collision after a vehicle failed to stop for police https://t.co/K7sz9kEZ3n
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) July 26, 2022
AUGUST 2022
SPACE for Gosforth is quoted in the following article, saying that “no one deserves to be killed or injured just trying to get from A to B” also calling for action to redesign roads and cut speed limits. A spokesperson for group added: “North East Councils have committed through Transport North East to no more deaths or serious injuries on the region’s roads by 2025. It is time for Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police to deliver on that commitment.”
New figures have revealed the areas with the most dangerous roadshttps://t.co/rGu30i1AVS
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) August 1, 2022
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status/1555568217409585153
Incredibly sad newshttps://t.co/3tsxL6GSpw
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) August 8, 2022
"Something really needs to be done at this junction ASAP before someone is killed"https://t.co/X8a5hjO2gA
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) August 10, 2022
'This incident has shown is that anyone’s life can be changed in a split-second…' https://t.co/InuP8cJDft
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) August 23, 2022
A seven-year-old girl sustained lifelong injuries when she was hit by a tipper truck outside her school, her family has saidhttps://t.co/bC0bP6zAH9
— BBC North East and Cumbria (@BBCNEandCumbria) August 30, 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
Mehrdad Ghodoussi said he and Amanda Staveley were almost hit by the motorbike, which was involved in a chase past the grounds.https://t.co/h5YI0BUVA7
— ITV News Tyne Tees (@itvtynetees) September 2, 2022
He feared for his life after a lorry crashed into him and dragged his car down the road in a terrifying incidenthttps://t.co/3Pa3EyJRVz
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) September 6, 2022
He had no licence or insurance to drive his wife's carhttps://t.co/Y9GbQO7JPz
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) September 6, 2022
Man hit by bus after falling into road during altercation outside Newcastle city centre barhttps://t.co/qbFJfSBBSI
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) September 6, 2022
'I saw my life flash before my eyes. It will haunt me for the rest of my life'https://t.co/rUyUycypqp
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) September 12, 2022
OCTOBER 2022
Car flips onto roof in dramatic crash on Jesmond residential streethttps://t.co/HBNP6LUVzJ
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) October 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status/1579868801075929089
NOVEMBER 2022
This is the view from the opposite side of the flood on the #A1058. Drive to the conditions. Reduce speed, increase stopping/reaction times and distances. Thankfully no serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/3EPUzs9JZ3
— Lanty (@DarrenLant) November 1, 2022
The driver was behind the wheel of a stolen car and doing over 100mph at times https://t.co/B5GiCTb5yk
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) November 3, 2022
Jesmond trainee teacher crashed into car while over the limit then drove off
ChronicleLive 7/11/2022
Officers had to resort to pepper-spraying him so he could be arrestedhttps://t.co/ZwlOnqFs3j
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) November 13, 2022
Benwell drink driver caught by leaving trail of car tyre marks after fleeing scene of crash
ChronicleLive 20/11/2022
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status/1595429841188360192
Uninsured Shay Harris smashed into the cab in a bus lane before flouting a red light and travelling on the wrong side of the road https://t.co/SWegAuQt7w
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) November 25, 2022
The bus and car collided in the city centre during rush hourhttps://t.co/5bybRuqgZF
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) November 30, 2022
DECEMBER 2022
A Newcastle road junction where two school pupils have been hit by cars has had no crossing patrol for almost three years despite being designated "high risk" https://t.co/cQhggl8z8V
— BBC North East and Cumbria (@BBCNEandCumbria) December 3, 2022
A167 Tyne Bridge southbound, lane 1 partially obstructed due to a two car collision.#Newcastle #Gateshead pic.twitter.com/dVITTmS5Hw
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) December 6, 2022
Police found open cans of cider in the carhttps://t.co/sKeWVpItwK
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) December 11, 2022
Crash victim thanks brave responders who saved his life after he was pinned against wall in terrifying smash
ChronicleLive 13/12/2022
Newcastle dental student caught drink driving after travelling wrong way down one-way streethttps://t.co/q4uEttMC4c
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) December 19, 2022
A167(M) Central Motorway, northbound delays and one lane obstructed due to a two vehicle collision near the A193 New Bridge Street entry slip road #Newcastle @MetroRadioNews @bbcnewcastle @NewcastleCC pic.twitter.com/BbuFqsUYnV
— North East Live Traffic (@NELiveTraffic) December 20, 2022
'I'll remember every single fatality forever': Chilling insight from traffic cop first on the scene of tragedies https://t.co/QdpZa3u9nH
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleLive) December 27, 2022
https://twitter.com/northumbriapol/status/1607718885314236417
Thank you from SPACE for Gosforth to the officers and staff at Northumbria Police and Newcastle City Council who are working to reduce road danger to make Newcastle’s streets safe to walk and cycle on, and to NHS and Ambulance staff for helping those that are injured.
Summary information for injuries due to road traffic collisions can be found on the CrashMap website or on the North East Road User Casualty Dashboard maintained by the Traffic and Data Unit (TADU). The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has also produced a Constituency Road Safety Dashboard.
We have recorded injuries from road traffic collisions in previous years in our blogs Traffic Crash Injury 2021, Traffic Crash Injury 2020 and Traffic Crash Injury 2019.