Police today closed roads as investigations into a fatal collision got underway.
A 74-year-old wheelchair user died in hospital last week after suffering serious injuries in the crash, which happened in Tynemouth on New Year's Eve.
Police say the pedestrian was involved in a collision with a white Hyundai car on The Broadway at around 2.25pm.
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She suffered serious injuries and died in hospital on Friday.
The driver of the Hyundai, an 87-year-old woman, stopped at the scene and officers say she is helping with their enquiries.
At 9.30am police blocked the road at the roundabout next to Holy Saviour's Church close to Tynemouth village, to carry out collision investigations.
Officers could be seen chatting to passers-by while specialist equipment was used to examine the scene.
All four roads onto the roundabout were closed
Police are also appealing for witnesses to the collision to get in touch.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "Police are appealing for information after a woman passed away following a collision in Tynemouth on New Year’s Eve.
At around 2.25pm on December 31, Northumbria Police were called to The Broadway following a report of a collision between a white Hyundai and a pedestrian in a wheelchair.
The 74-year-old female pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries and sadly passed away in hospital on Friday.
The driver of the car, an 87-year-old woman, remained at the scene and is helping officers with enquiries."
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about the collision or has dashcam footage, is asked to contact police.
Call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference number NP-20211231-0518.
