Investigation in Doncaster after fatal crash

The driver died at the scene - and his passenger is in a serious condition in hospital

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 11th Aug 2024

A man in his 40s has died in an incident in Doncaster - with the car he was driving crashing into a parked vehicle.

Emergency services were called out to Marshland Road in Moorends on Friday afternoon.

A 46-year-old passenger is in a serious condition in hospital.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses, footage and information following a fatal road traffic collision in Doncaster.

"Yesterday (Friday 9 August) around 4:45pm emergency services attended Marshland Road in Moorends following a collision involving a blue Volkswagen Touran.

"It is believed that the car was travelling along Marshland Road before leaving the road, just prior to the junction with The Avenue. The car collided with a parked car on the road, before coming to rest in the garden of a property.

"The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by officers.

"A passenger in the car, a 46-year-old man suffered serious injuries, he was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

"We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have footage of the vehicle prior, or any information that can assist officers with their inquiry.

"If you can help, please contact us quoting incident number 675 of 9 August 2024."

You can submit information on the South Yorkshire Police website.

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