Teenage police officer dies after being struck by car in line of duty

11 Jun 2026 • 7:47 PM MYT
The Independent
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Teenage police officer dies after being struck by car in line of duty

  • Pc Jess Turnbull, a 19-year-old Northumbria Police officer, has died after being struck by a car while responding to an incident on the A189 near Cramlington, Northumberland.
  • Pc Turnbull, who joined the force in September, was hit by a black Mercedes CLC on Monday evening and passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones.
  • Chief constable Vanessa Jardine paid tribute to Pc Turnbull, highlighting her dedication and commitment to keeping communities safe, stating she made 'the ultimate sacrifice'.
  • A 73-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been bailed, with police appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
  • Members of the public wishing to pay tribute have been asked to leave flowers at the force headquarters in Wallsend, rather than at the scene of the collision for safety reasons.

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