A pedestrian in Sunderland dies after being struck by a car and reportedly dragged along the road, according to reports. The victim, Diane Jones, 59, is said to be crossing Durham Road while walking home from a night out when she is hit by a Volvo XC90 driven by Reece Roberts, 27, on February 14. The accounts describe the driver as travelling at about 77 mph in a 30 mph zone. After the collision, the driver reportedly leaves the scene, and the reports state that Jones is dragged approximately 58 metres. Details provided across the sources are limited to the incident location, the individuals involved, the vehicle and driver, the reported speed, and the reported distance of the dragging. Information on whether emergency services were called, the results of any investigations, and the legal status of the driver is not included in the excerpts provided. The reports therefore present the event as a fatal road collision involving speed, a pedestrian crossing at the time of impact, and an alleged hit-and-run, with the victim dying following the injuries described.
Driver hits pedestrian in Sunderland, flees; victim dies after being dragged
A pedestrian in Sunderland dies after being struck by a car and reportedly dragged along the road, according to reports. The victim, Diane Jones, 59, is said to be crossing Durham Road while walking h...
- Diane Jones, 59, is reported to be hit while crossing Durham Road in Sunderland on February 14.
- A Volvo XC90 driven by Reece Roberts, 27, is reported to be the vehicle involved.
- The collision is described as occurring on a road with a 30 mph limit, with reported speed around 77 mph.
- Reports say Jones is dragged about 58 metres after being struck.
- The driver is described as fleeing the scene after the crash.
Diane Jones, 59, was crossing Durham Road as she made her way home from a night out in Sunderland when she was hit by a Volvo XC90 driven by Reece Roberts, 27, on February 14.
3 months agoDiane Jones, 59, was crossing Durham Road as she made her way home from a night out in Sunderland when she was hit by a Volvo XC90 driven by Reece Roberts, 27, on February 14.
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