Deputy Mayor working to reduce deaths on South Yorkshire's roads after "heart-breaking" fatal collision
“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the terrible impact that fatalities on our roads have on families, communities and emergency service personnel”
South Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has pledged to reduce “deaths and serious injuries on our roads” after a tragic collision in Rotherham resulted in the loss of two people’s lives.
Kilvinder Vigurs has made her calls after two people died on Saturday, September 26, when a white BMW 3 series came off the carriageway and collided with a lamppost.
A pile of flowers and tributes have been left at the scene on East Bawtry Road in the Whiston area of Rotherham as the incident sends shockwaves across the community.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of two young lives following the collision in Rotherham on Saturday evening,” the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime added.
“My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their families, friends and everyone affected by this devastating incident.
“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the terrible impact that fatalities on our roads have on families, communities and emergency service personnel. In recent years, we have seen a number of heart-breaking incidents involving young people across South Yorkshire.
“Every loss of life on our roads is a tragedy, and we recognise that one fatality is one too many.”
Ms Vigurs said that it is “important that we do not speculate” as police investigations continue, but said she was “committed to doing everything we can to improve safety across our road network and prevent future loss of life.”