This is PC Jess Turnbull and aged just 19 she has died in the line of active duty.😔💔
She was struck by a Mercedes in a horrific crash while attending another collision in Northumberland.💔
Jess only joined Northumberland Police in September and was rushed to hospital where she was in a critical condition following the crash on the A189 in Cramlington.
The force has now said she has died in hospital surrounded by her loved ones.💔
The driver of the Mercedes, a 73-year-old man, was arrested following the incident but then discharged.
He has now been re-arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.
Chief Cons Jardine gave a moving tribute to Jess, she said: "Our thoughts very much continue to be with her family, friends and all those who have been impacted by this devastating loss. We will continue to support her loved ones in any way we can.
"Policing is a family, and we are mourning the passing of not only a colleague and a friend, but also our own family member, and we will continue to support each other during this extremely difficult time.
"Jess was relatively new in service, with so much still to look forward to in her career and life. She was a dedicated and committed officer who always sought to do her best to keep her communities safe.
"Every single day police officers up and down the country face danger to protect the public. Thankfully, most go home, tragically on this occasion Jess did not.
"I’m grateful to all those who wear the uniform with pride to keep us all safe. Jess made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten."
Today the flag at Northumbria Police’s headquarters, in Wallsend, was flying at half mast