Appeal following fatal road traffic collision
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We're sorry to report that a woman has sadly died following a collision on the A167 last night.
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision involving a BMW and Mitsubishi near Darlington just before 5.30pm.
The sole occupant of the Mitsubishi, a woman in her 30s, was seriously injured and despite the best efforts of paramedics, was sadly pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The driver of the BMW, a man in his 60s, suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital where he was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Once released from hospital, he was taken into custody where he remains today.
The road was closed for several hours whilst officers from the force's Forensic Collision Investigation Unit worked at the scene. It has now reopened.
Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may not have already been spoken to.
If you have any information, especially dashcam footage, email [email protected] or call 0191 3752996.