A 15-year-old girl who was stuck by a car near a Sainsbury's supermarket has died in hospital after fighting for life for six days.
Alisha Webster, 15, was knocked over just after 4.30pm on February 19, on a major road in Sunderland.
Police have now confirmed the teen died from her injuries on February 25. Her family have been told the tragic news, ChronicleLive reports.
Officers are "committed to finding out the circumstances" which led to the "devastating incident" on Wessington way in the city.
Sergeant Matt Sykes, of Northumbria Police’s motor patrols department, said: “This was a devastating incident which has sadly resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time and I would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with their loss.
“We are committed to finding out the circumstances surrounding the incident and an investigation is ongoing to determine events directly before the collision happened.
“I would like to thank members of the public who have already come forward to assist with our enquiries but we would still urge anyone who witnessed the collision, who is yet to contact police, to get in touch as soon as possible.
“We are also keen for anyone who was passing through the area at the time, who may have dashcam footage, to get in touch.”
Alisha's family is being supported by specialist officers.
The girl was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and spent six days fighting for life before passing away.
The road was closed until midnight after she was struck by a car while walking on foot.
Alisha was airlifted to airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary by the Great North Air Ambulance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 770 19/02/20 or by emailing the officer in charge at 471@northumbria.pnn.police.uk .
