Police reveal more details on horror Sheffield crash that left 86-year-old in hospital

At 12.20pm, a red Volkswagen Golf was driving down Fishponds Road when, at the junction with Spinkhill Road, it’s reported to have collided with a red Rover.

The driver of the Rover, an 86-year-old man, is now in hospital with serious leg injuries.

The 45-year-old driver of the Golf was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries before being arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing a roadside drugs wipe. He is now in police custody.

If you saw the collision or have dashcam footage that could help South Yorkshire Police’s investigation, please call 101. The incident number is 334 of 17 May.

Any footage can also be emailed through to [email protected] with the incident number as the subject title.