A FAMILY has been devastated by a second death following an accident a week ago.
David Robinson, 22, died on Saturday in Middlesbrough General Hospital, where he had been fighting for his life after receiving head and chest injuries in last Monday's crash.
The accident happened on the B6275 road, near the Summerhouse crossroads between Piercebridge and Royal Oak, in County Dur-ham.
Mr Robinson's father, Martin, 45, suffered extensive head injuries and was certified dead at the scene.
Both men lived at Chapel Terrace, Gainford, near Darlington.
The Ford Capri which Mr Martin Robinson had been driving was in collision with a Mercedes Sprinter van at about 4.40pm.
His son was the front seat passenger in his car.
Anybody with information about the crash is asked to contact the accident investigation unit at Durham police on 0191-386 4929.
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