Investigation after pensioner died in Doncaster collision

Police were called last night to Bessacarr.

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 22nd Jan 2024

An investigation has been launched after a pensioner died in Doncaster.

Police say that they were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian last night.

A Police statement said:

"We are appealing for information after the death of a pedestrian following a road traffic collision in Doncaster. At 7.22pm yesterday (21 January), we were called to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a silver Audi on Bawtry Road in the Bessacarr area of Doncaster.

"The pedestrian, a 77-year-old man, was treated by the ambulance service but sadly died at the scene.

"The driver of the Audi remained at the scene following the collision and is assisting officers with their enquiries. We are asking for any witnesses to the collision or any motorists in the area around the time of the incident with dashcam footage to come forward."

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