Men aged 49 and 56 killed in South Yorkshire horror crash
A man has been arrested after his car hit a group of pedestrians and two other vehicles
Police have confirmed that two men aged 49 and 56 were the victims of a horror road smash in Doncaster after a car ploughed into a group of pedestrians and then hit two other vehicles.
Emergency services were called to White Rose Way following the collision on Sunday.
The identities of the two victims have not been revealed, but in an update, South Yorkshire Police has confirmed both were men.
A force spokesperson said: “We can now confirm the two who sadly died were both men aged 49 and 56. Their families have been informed and are being supported by our Family Liaison Officers. “
The air ambulance landed at the scene and the road was closed off for twelve hours as emergency services dealt with the tragedy.
Yesterday, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for any witnesses, and anyone who may have dashcam footage, following a fatal road traffic collision in Doncaster over the weekend.
“Around 11am on Sunday (13 September), we were called to reports of a multiple vehicle collision on White Rose Way, between Carriage Drive and Middle Bank Roundabout.
“It is reported that a black Mitsubishi L200 was travelling down the carriageway, before it collided with a group of four pedestrians.
“It is further reported that the Mitsubishi then collided with a black Audi and a silver BMW which were travelling on the opposite of the carriageway.
“Our officers alongside the ambulance and air ambulance services attended.
“Despite best efforts of medical professionals, two pedestrians were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Four other people were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
“A 30-year-old man, the driver of the Mitsubishi, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving while unfit.
“He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
“An investigation has been launched and officers are now asking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was nearby and may have dashcam footage to please come forward.
“You can share any information by either calling 101, or through our online reporting system. Please quote incident number 345 of 13 September 2026 when you get in touch.”
The air ambulance landed on the carriageway, with the road remaining closed until nearly midnight on Sunday, with drivers urged to avoid the area.