Shortly prior to 08.15 on Wednesday 15 September 2021, police received a report of a collision on the A19 northbound, at the junction with the A1058 coast road westbound.
Officers attended the scene and assisted with the recovery of vehicles and traffic disruption.
No-one was injured but a gentleman, aged 24, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through alcohol or drugs. He has since been released under investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing and officers have already spoken with a number of witnesses, but are appealing for anyone else who has not yet come forward to get in touch.
They are also especially interested in hearing from anyone with dashcam footage.
If you have information which help Northumbria Police in their investigation please contact them by phoning 101 stating Reference Number: NP-20210922-0192.
Alternatively, details can be passed, anonymously by getting in-touch with CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.