Police are continuing enquiries into the circumstances of a road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 20:40 on Sunday 28 November 2021.
The collision occurred on the A591 between Crosthwaite Roundabout and Lyzzick Hall, where a black Ford Fiesta collided with a tree.
A 19-year-old woman passenger from the vehicle remains in a critical condition and is now in The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. Her family are being supported by specialist officers.
Two other occupants, a 22-year-old male, and a 19-year-old man, sustained minor injuries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward who may have travelled the A591 around this time, particularly in a Westbound direction, especially those with any dashcam footage or anyone who may have seen the black Fiesta in the vicinity around this time.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online, or calling 101, quoting incident number 309 of Sunday 28 November 2021 by telephoning 101, this is also how DC Milligan (2593) can be contacted.
Alternatively you can forward details to CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.