Police open an inquiry following the South Yorkshire collision tragedy, in which a man died on the scene.
A man has died following a tragic incident on a busy South Yorkshire route.
South Yorkshire Police were called to the area after a Seat Exeo collided with a wall late Saturday night.
Unfortunately, the 23-year-old driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.
Sound Yorkshire Police issued a statement today stating that they are investigating the cause of the incident and have launched an appeal for information.
The statement read: “We are seeking for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Rotherham’s Swinton area.
“According to reports, a grey Seat Exeo collided with a wall on Racecourse Road near the intersection with Church Street and Rockingham Road.
“The driver of the Seat, a 23-year-old guy, was tragically killed at the site. His family has been informed and is being assisted by specialist officers.”
Before the deadly tragedy, officers suspect the Seat was in a minor collision with another car on Warren Vale.
“On Saturday, at 11.35 p.m., officers were dispatched to Racecourse Road in Swinton in response to complaints of a single vehicle road traffic collision.
They are urging anyone who witnessed the deadly collision or a previous collision, as well as any motorists who were in the area at the time, to come forward with information or dashcam footage.
You can report it online at www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/, and dash cam footage should be sent to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, you can phone 101 and reference incident number 1085 of June 8, 2024.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111.
You can also report information through the Crimestoppers website.
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