Woman killed in horror Christmas Day crash with man arrested for ‘dangerous driving’ – as major road is forced to close
A WOMAN was killed in a horror Christmas Day crash as cops arrest a man for “dangerous driving”.
Tragedy struck on the A1, near Darlington, between Junctions 57 and 58, shortly after 8.30pm.
The fatal smash involved a white Ford Fiesta and a black Volkswagen Tiguan, cops said.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed a woman in her 80s, who was a passenger in the Ford Fiesta, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services also rushed the driver, a man in his 80s, to hospital.
He is now in a serious but stable condition.
The Volkswagen driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The motorway was closed until around 8am today for collision investigation teams and National Highways.
It has now re-opened again in both directions but a lane closure is still in place.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson added: “We would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to us who has dashcam footage or information about the incident, including anyone who witnessed the crash or saw either vehicle prior to the collision.
“If you have information, please email mcit@northyorkshire.police.uk or jack.dodsworth@northyorkshire.police.uk
“If you don’t have access to email, please contact us by calling 101 and select option 1.
“Please quote reference number 12240235160.”