POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Barnsley yesterday afternoon.
At 3.33pm yesterday (Thursday) police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Barugh Green Road, in Redbrook.
It is reported the collision involved two vehicles – a blue Land Rover and a blue Vauxhall Corsa.
A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended and, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the driver of the Land Rover, an 86-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
“We are asking for any witnesses to the collision or any motorists in the area around the time of the incident with dashcam footage to come forward.
“You can report information to us online or by calling 101 quoting incident number 571 of 24 April 2025.
“You can report online here: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/.
“Dash cam footage can be submitted following this link: https://orlo.uk/ucEjV
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at https://orlo.uk/mJiiQ”
