Elderly man, 74, suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after collision with car in Rotherham

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police has said the ambulance service called officers to the scene of the collision at 6.25am today (December 31, 2024).

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The spokesperson added: “It is reported that a black Vauxhall Mokka was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.

“The pedestrian, a 74-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.

“The driver remained at the scene. Dearne Road remains closed in both directions near the junction with Mill View.”

In a brief statement on social media earlier in the morning, the force asked motorists to “avoid the area” as officers investigated the crash.

Dearne Road is the main road connecting Bolton-upon-Dearne with Manvers Way and Manvers Roundabout.

The area is one of the northernmost point of Rotherham’s jurisdiction, close to other townships in the Barnsley and Doncaster areas.

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