A police officer has tragically died in the line of duty after a collision in Northumberland.

PC Jess Turnbull was responding to a collision which occurred on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington at about 11.10pm on Monday 8th June 2026.

While at the scene, she was outside of a marked police vehicle when she was struck by a black Mercedes CLC which was unconnected to the original incident.

Jess was taken to hospital where on Wednesday 10th June 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, she sadly died.

Jess, who was 19, joined the Force in September last year and worked on the response policing team in Northumberland.

A 73-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving was taken to hospital where he has since been released. He was subsequently further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed.

Officers continue to investigate the collision and they are especially keen to hear from any witnesses who were travelling in the area at the time, and those who may have dashcam footage.