Man charged following death of Hebburn mother in North Tyneside road collision
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court following the death of a Hebburn mum.
Claire Laybourne has been described as a an ‘extraordinary mother and 'a devoted partner' following her death on Saturday, December 6.
This came one day after she was involved in a road collision in North Tyneside.
Ryan Scott, 28, of Chasedale Crescent, Blyth, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured and failing to stop following a collision.
At around 22:40pm on Friday, December 5, police were alerted to a two-vehicle collision on the A19 in Holystone.
It was reported that a Volkswagen T-roc and a Skoda Fabia were both travelling on the Northbound carriageway when they have collided.
The driver of the Skoda Fabia did not stop at the scene and is believed to have fled the area on foot, travelling north.
Emergency services attended – where the driver of the Volkswagen T-roc, a woman aged in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Claire’s family shared a tribute to their loved one following her death.
They said: “Claire was a beautiful soul whose kindness, warmth, and gentle strength touched everyone she met.
“She was an extraordinary mother, a devoted partner, a cherished daughter, a loving auntie, and a loyal friend.
“Her presence lit up every room, and her love held our family together in ways words can never truly capture.“Our hearts are broken, and our lives have been changed beyond anything we could have imagined.
“The depth of our grief is matched only by the depth of the love we carry for her. We will miss her beyond what words are able to portray.“Claire’s memory will forever live on in all of us who were blessed to know her.
“May she rest in peace, and may we hold her spirit close as we navigate the world without her.”