Car passenger Michael Armstrong found injured after Sunderland crash dies in hospital

A passenger who was found seriously injured after a car crash in Sunderland has died in hospital.

Michael Armstrong, 35, of Ryhope, was a passenger in a car that collided with a garden fence on Kingston Mews, Philadelphia, shortly after 11.30pm on Saturday.

A short time after the crash, officers were called to Ross Lea, Shiney Row, and found Michael with serious injuries to his abdomen.

He was taken to hospital but has died four days later.

An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the collision and how Michael came to sustain his injuries.

Three people were arrested in connection with the incident and remain under investigation.

Police are eager to hear from anybody who witnessed the collision or have information regarding the incident.

Anyone with information, who is yet to come forward, is asked to call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 1393 160219 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.