Tragedy as Vauxhall van driver dies in collision with motorbike in Rotherham
The 62-year-old driver died at the scene
Investigations into a collision that saw a van driver tragically die are ongoing - with police now appealing for the public’s help.
Police were initially called to the scene of the collision on Haugh Road, in the Rawmarsh area of Rotherham, at 10.18am on Saturday (June 27).
It is reported a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a blue Victory Hammer motorcycle were involved in a collision, in which the van driver lost his life and the motorbike rider was rushed to hospital.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The driver of the van, a 62-year-old man, sadly died at the scene. His family has been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
“The rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
“We are keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to officers, or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the collision, or the car prior to the collision.”
Dashcam footage can be submitted on the police’s website here, or officers can be contacted over the phone by calling 101 quoting incident number 341 of 27 June 2026.
Alternatively, those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online here.
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