Pedestrian dies after train station rtc
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The family of a woman who has sadly died following a collision at Durham Train Station on Monday have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all who came to her aid.
Violet Stannard was standing on the pavement just outside of the station when she was struck by a small van on Station Approach just after 1.20pm.
Mrs Stannard, 86, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle but sadly passed away on Tuesday evening.
Her family, who are being supported by specially trained officers, said they would like to “express the heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported her at the scene”.
In a statement they said: “We would also like to pay our tremendous respect to every single one of the outstanding emergency services who cared for and dealt with the traumatic injuries she sustained and the proceedings following the incident.
“Lastly, to all the amazing staff on Ward 18 Critical Care Unit, RVI, you will never know how much your diligence, quality of care and amazing support shown to the family made such a difference in how we coped with this sudden loss.
“We ask that respect for the family's privacy be respected while we mourn.”
Our thoughts are with Mrs Stannard’s family at this time.