A MAN has died following a crash near Stocksfield.

Emergency services attended the scene of a one-vehicle crash on the B6309 southbound near Squirrels Leap at around 10.15am on Wednesday.

The driver of the grey Skoda, a 43-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now appealing for a key witness, who they believe may have been in the area and have witnessed the crash, to come forward.

Sergeant Steve Armstrong, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols Department, said: “Any death on our roads is a tragedy and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this terrible time.

“I would ask that their privacy is respected as they continue to attempt to come to terms with what has happened.

“We are carrying out enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this collision, but at this early stage we do not believe any other vehicle to have been involved.

“However, we are keeping an open mind and are asking for anybody who witnessed the collision itself – or who was in the area and saw a grey Skoda – to come forward.

“Please check your dashcam footage and let us know if you see anything that may be of interest. We are especially keen to hear from a potentially key witness who we believe may have witnessed the collision. Your information could be crucial so please get in touch.”

Hexham MP Guy Opperman said: “My thoughts are with the man’s family at this terrible time.   

"I would encourage anyone with information about this collision to get in touch with Northumbria Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220907-0294. Alternatively, you can email 1414@northumbria.police.uk.