Remembering those killed in fatal collisions across Sheffield this year
Collisions which resulted in the loss of life in 2026 caused heartache for friends and relatives
Families across Sheffield have been left heartbroken this year after fatal collisions robbed them of their loved ones.
Road Safety Charity Brake said there were eight fatalities on the city’s roads last year.
There have been 10 fatal collisions this year too, according to South Yorkshire Police.
Below are some of the collisions which resulted in the loss of life in 2026 and caused heartache for friends and relatives.
Daniel Mahmood
On April 24 2026, Daniel Mahmood, aged 32, died after a black Porsche Cayenne travelling along Saville Street East was involved in a collision with a Seat Ibiza at 10.40pm.
Daniel was an occupant of the Porsche, along with a 26-year-old man, with the car travelling away from the city when it was involved in the crash.
Daniel and the man he was travelling with both suffered serious head injuries, which Daniel later later died from.
The Seat driver and passenger suffered minor injuries.
Norma Chatterton
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On Sunday, July 26 2026, a two-vehicle collision took place involving a red Honda Jazz and a grey Nissan Note on Ranmoor Park Road, Ranmoor.
An 88-year-old woman, Norma Chatterton, was a passenger in the Honda, and later died in hospital.
An 88-year-old male driver of the same vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries, but was later discharged.
A man and a woman in their 80s who were also passengers in the Honda Jazz suffered minor injuries.
In tribute to Norma, a spokesperson for Ranmoor Parish said she had been a cherished member of St John’s for many years, and was known for her volunteering.
The spokesperson said: “Norma was one of those wonderful people who quietly got on with serving others, never seeking recognition, but always the first to volunteer.
“Whether it was washing up after an event, serving tea and coffee, setting up chairs or simply lending a helping hand wherever it was needed, Norma was there with her trademark smile and willingness to help."
Halifax Road Crash
On January 20, a pedestrian in her 60s died after a collision on Halifax Road.
Police were called at 5.43am, following a report of a collision involving a black Audi and a pedestrian near the junction with Kilner Way.
Officers attended alongside paramedics but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was sealed off by police and remained closed for several hours that day.
Main Road, Darnall crash
On February 25, a fatal collision took place on Main Road in the Darnall area of Sheffield.
The collision was between a car and a pedestrian at 1.45pm, where an ambulance was deployed and one patient was sent to Northern General Hospital.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed this person sadly died.
Sheffield Parkway motorcyclist incident
On Monday, July 6, a biker lost his life after a crash which closed the A57 Sheffield Parkway.
The incident happened shortly before 7pm, when a black Triumph motorbike was travelling away from the Park Square roundabout and towards Prince of Wales interchange.
Police believe the motorcyclist who was killed had struck a kerb and crashed. It was thought that no other vehicles were involved in the collision.
Despite the efforts from emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Stannington Road parked car crash
On April 2 2026, a blue Hyundai Coupe was involved in a collision with a parked blue Mazda CX-5, near to the junction with Wood Lane.
The driver of the Hyundai, was a woman in her 70s - who was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A number of ambulances were sent in response, with an air ambulance also deployed to the scene.
South Yorkshire Police have now confirmed she sadly died as a result of the collision.
Manchester Road Tricycle crash
On May 31 2026, a 68-year-old man died after his Suzuki Tricycle crashed in Sheffield.
The crash took place on May 22 on Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, near Nanny Hill.
The man initially required hospital treatment, but sadly died a week later.
Myrtle Road collision with ambulance
On September 10, police were called to a scene on Myrtle Road, Heeley, after they received reports of a crash involving an ambulance and a pedestrian.
The 26-year-old man who died was a pedestrian and paramedics battled to save his life, but he died at the scene of the incident.
The man’s family was said to be supported by officers following the tragic incident at the busy junction.
In the days following the young man’s death, flowers and hand written tributes were left against a terraced house a short way up Myrtle Road.
They included a Sheffield United sticker with the words “JRF, Love you bro, will see you again”.
There were two other fatal collisions in addition, these include:
- A collision which took place at Lidl Car Park in Stocksbridge on March 18.
- A collision which took place on Hathersage Road, Whirlow on April 2.