A YOUNG woman died after an alleged hit and run.

Emma Victoria Guilbert was hit by an unknown vehicle on Wingrove Road North, in Fenham, Newcastle on Friday afternoon.

The 18-year-old, who was a student at Newcastle University and originally from the Oldham area, was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries on Sunday night.

Northumbria police said the driver failed to stop at the scene.

A 31-year-old man who was arrested has since been released under investigation and enquiries into the incident itself are ongoing, they added.

Inspector Ian Cutty, who is overseeing the investigation, said the police still need witnesses to the collision to come forward.

He said: “This is a really tragic incident and Emma’s family are understandably devastated as they look to come to terms with what has happened.

“We are supporting them with specially-trained officers and we would ask that their privacy is respected at what is an incredibly difficult time for them.

“Our investigation into the collision itself is ongoing but a man has been arrested and a vehicle has been seized that we believe to have been involved.

“It is believed the vehicle involved is a grey or silver Peugeot 307 and so we want to speak to anyone who may have seen a vehicle of that description in the Fenham area.

“We also need any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward. We particularly want to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle.”

Insp Cutty urged people who have been sharing CCTV footage of the collision on social media to stop and to remove posts.

He added: “A teenage girl has lost her life and not only is this a live investigation, but it is also incredibly difficult for the family to know this footage is being circulated.

“If you have posted the video then we would ask you to remove it and respect the privacy of the family as they come to terms with Emma’s death.”

Officers are asking witnesses to come forward, particularly those who may have seen a grey or silver Peugeot 307 in the area shortly before or after the incident.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call Northumbria police on 10, quoting log 760 23/11/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.