Holme Lane collision: Tragedy as 81-year-old man pronounced dead after collision

An 81-year-old man has tragically died following a collision on Holme Lane in Sheffield.

Police are appealing for information, footage and witnesses following a fatal collision in Sheffield.

At 2.27pm yesterday (Tuesday, November 11), police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Holme Lane in Hillsborough.

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It is reported that a white Vauxhall Combo was involved in a collision with a stationary blue Hyundai i10.

The driver of the Vauxhall, an 81-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His family has been informed and is being supported by officers.

A cordon was in place at the junction with Rivelin Valley Road as emergency services responded yesterday.

Traffic was heavily affected in the area, with police directing vehicles and pedestrians.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call just before 2.30pm yesterday.

A spokesperson for the service added: “Ambulance resources responded to a collision on Holme Lane Hillsborough following an emergency call made just before 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.”

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward to assist with their ongoing investigation.

You can report information online or by calling 101 quoting incident number 533 of 11 November 2025.

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