Overview
- Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died on Boxing Day after suffering life‑threatening injuries in a John Deere Gator overturn on December 21 near Burnopfield.
- The collision occurred on a private farm road off the B6310 at about 8:25pm, and two teenagers were taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.
- A 13-year-old boy who was seriously injured has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
- In a statement released through police, Aaron’s family described him as a “cheeky chappie,” thanked emergency responders and RVI staff, and asked for privacy.
- Durham Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for information via sciu@durham.police.uk or 101, quoting incident 401 of December 21, and said officers provided lifesaving first aid at the scene.