Man suffers life threatening injuries in Sheffield city centre collision

The road was sealed off in both directions

A man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after a collision with a car in Sheffield city centre.

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The 55-year-old was hit by a blue Hyundai Ioniq, which had travelled from York Street and turned right onto High Street, where the collision occurred at around 2.30pm on Saturday, November 14.

Police taped off High Street in both directions near McDonald’s while enquiries were carried out at the scene.

Officers now want to hear from witnesses or anyone with dashcash footage.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said last night: “Following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the city centre, we are asking for any witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward.

“At 2.32pm (November 14) emergency services responded to High Street following reports of a collision involving a blue Hyundai Ioniq and a pedestrian.

“It is understood that the car travelled from York Street and turned right onto High Street when it has then collided with a 55-year-old man.

“The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

“The driver of the car remained on scene and is co-operating with officers’ enquiries.

If you witnessed the collision and have not yet spoken to officers, or you have footage of the incident or car prior to the collision please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 499 of November 14, 2026.”

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