A woman is due to appear in court in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl following a fatal collision in Sunderland.

Yasmin Martin, 19, of Chantry Close, Sunderland, has been served with a postal requisition to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

She is due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday May 23) in connection with the death of Miss Marsh.

In the early hours of December 3, 2022, police were called to the new stretch of the A1231 between the Northern Spire and Queen Alexandra bridges.

Attending officers found a black Vauxhall Astra had left the carriageway and crossed the central reservation before colliding with fencing at the opposite side of the road.

Mia, from the Hylton Castle area of the city, was tragically confirmed as deceased at the scene.

An investigation has been ongoing ever since as police looked to ascertain the events leading to the collision that resulted in Mia’s death.

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Inspector Sarah Munnelly, of Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Team, said: “Any death on our roads is a tragedy but it’s even more poignant when it involves somebody so young, who had their whole life ahead of them.

“We’ll continue to support Mia’s family at this difficult time and would like to thank them for their strength and patience shown throughout our investigation.

“With a suspect now due in court, we would ask everyone to avoid any speculation – both online and out in the community – that could jeopardise the live legal proceedings.”

Following Mia’s tragic death, her dad Gary, mum Danielle and sister McKenzie issued a heartfelt tribute in memory of the teenager.

They said: “Mia was funny, outgoing and beautiful. She would light up a room and was one of a kind.

“We are devastated by what has happened. She was so looking forward to becoming an auntie and we can’t believe that she has been cruelly taken away from us, with her whole future ahead of her.

“Mia was a people person. She had just got a job at Footasylum which she loved and was also training at Hays Travel – working to help people and put a smile on their faces.

“She and her sister McKenzie were best friends, and Mia loved her dog Billy. We have so many treasured memories – holidays together in the caravan growing up, as well as going abroad to Disneyland, Greece and Bulgaria.

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“She loved spending time with her boyfriend Konna, and she really enjoyed shopping, eating out and socialising. She would be constantly singing in every room she was in – you’d always hear her, even if you didn’t see her!

“As a family, we’ve been blown away by everyone’s response and the messages of support we’ve received – it’s been overwhelming. I’d like to thank everybody for their kindness and it shows how loved Mia was by everyone who knew her.”

Any witnesses who have yet to come forward can contact police via the ‘Report’ page of Northumbria Police’s website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20221203-0062.