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"Learner driver" dies after Barnsley crash

A 22 year old dies after a van hits a tree at Silkstone Common

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Author: Richard MuriePublished 21st May 2022
Last updated 21st May 2022

A man aged 22 - believed to be a learner driver - has died after his van left the road and hit a tree.

It happened at Silkstone Common in Barnsley at 9.10am yesterday (Friday 20 May, 2022) on Ben Bank Road.

The victim was taken to hospital but died later.

A second man, who was a passenger in the VW Transporter, aged 57 was not hurt.

South Yorkshire Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened particularly the driver of a small car which overtook the van prior to the collision.

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