Sheffield teenager named as M1 crash victim
He was involved in an incident on Sunday evening (4 April)
Last updated 8th Apr 2021
South Yorkshire Police have named a man who died in a collision on the M1 on Sunday evening as Jordan Caster.
The 19-year-old, from Sheffield, was travelling Northbound in South Yorkshire on Sunday evening.
It's believed the white VW Golf he was in lost control between junction 30 (Barlborough) and junction 31 (Aston).
It's thought the vehicle left the carriageway and collided with the barrier and several trees, before coming to a rest on its roof.
Jordan and a second man, aged 22, were pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
Police say specialist officers are supporting the families of both victims. They're asking anyone who was on the M1 in the area on Sunday evening to get in touch.
A statement from South Yorkshire Police says: "We are asking any witnesses to the collision, or anyone who witnessed the Golf prior, to get in touch. We are especially keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage which captured the Golf travelling along the M1 between 7pm and 7.29pm.
"If you can help, please contact 101 quoting incident number 873 of 4 April. Any footage can be emailed through to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk with the incident number listed in the subject line."