Police can confirm that 37-year-old Helen Threlfell from Clifton died following a collision on the A66 near Stainton.
Police were called at just before 4pm on Friday 15th April 2016, following a report of a one vehicle road traffic collision.
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She was taken to the RVI in Newcastle and died due to her injuries on the 1st May 2016.
Specially trained officers are supporting the family at this time.
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