Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

Author: Tom MacDougalland, Mark DentenPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

19-year-old police officer Jess Turnbull died from injuries sustained in a crash while responding to a separate collision in Cramlington. She joined Northumbria Police in September. A 73-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine paid tribute, saying Turnbull made the "ultimate sacrifice".

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