A man has tragically died in the hospital over a week after a quad bike accident in Northumberland.

Northumbria Police said they were called to a report of a collision involving a car and a quad bike on the A697 near Whittingham shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. It was reported that a white Volkswagen, traveling southbound, collided with a red Honda quad bike. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. The quad bike rider, identified as 58-year-old Michael Armstrong from the Thrunton area, was hospitalized for serious injuries but sadly passed away on Monday. 

A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and has been released under investigation as inquiries continue. 

Officers from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are actively looking into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision and have issued a renewed appeal for information today (Wednesday). 

Northumbria Police, Inspector Steve Clare, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with Michael’s family and loved ones at this tragic time. We will continue to support them in any and every way we can.”

 “Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish what happened in the moments leading to the collision.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area at this time and may have dashcam footage, or saw the white Volkswagen car or red Honda quad bike.

“Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, could prove crucial in our ongoing investigation.”

Witnesses are encouraged to contact Northumbria Police by sending a private message on social media, using the live chat feature, or submitting reports through their website. 

Alternatively, call 101, quoting reference number NP-20241114-0757 with any information you may have.