Everything we know after two killed in horror Rotherham crash as tributes left at scene
Two cars were believed to have been travelling together when tragedy struck
Two people have died in a horror crash in Rotherham with one man arrested in connection to the incident.
Here’s everything we know so far:
- A serious crash on East Bawtry Road, Rotherham took place in which one car left the carriageway heading towards Worrygoose roundabout and collided with a lamppost.
- Emergency services were deployed at 6.43pm on Saturday, September 26, following the reports of a crash involving a white BMW 3 series.
- Despite the best efforts of the members of public, fire service, paramedics and police officers, both occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene. They have not yet been formally identified.
- Police believe that the car was travelling with a second vehicle, a blue BWM 4, series prior to the collision.
- A man has been arrested in connection to the investigation on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on police bail.
- Police officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision urge witnesses to come forward.
- The following morning it was barriered off in both directions but the road was later reopened.
- Mourners gathered at the crash scene and left bouquets of flowers as news of the tragedy spread.
- A ‘planned’ memorial took place on Sunday evening, where police urged people to pay their respects lawfully.
- The two young men who lost their lives have now been named locally as Jacob Skidmore and Jacob Patching. Fundraisers have been set up for the families of the men.
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Any other information can be shared by calling 101 quoting incident number 817 of September 26, 2026.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.