Murder Investigation Launched After Man Dies in Doncaster Collision

April 11, 2026

A murder investigation has been launched in Doncaster following the death of a 26-year-old man in a road traffic collision. The incident occurred on Prince’s Street yesterday, Friday 10 April.

Police were called at 8.32pm to reports of a collision involving a silver Hyundai and a pedestrian. The vehicle reportedly failed to stop at the scene.

The pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He sadly died despite medical efforts, and his family has been informed.

Officers have arrested a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder. A 20-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders. All five remain in police custody.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

South Yorkshire Police stated: "We are appealing for witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward following the death of a man in a road traffic collision in Doncaster. If you have any information that could help with our investigation, please get in touch via our Public Portal. You can submit dashcam footage here. You can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/."

Prince’s Road was closed during the police investigation but has since reopened.

OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This article is based on an official press release issued by a Police Force. Document: Murder investigation launched after man dies in Doncaster collision Source Link: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/news/south-yorkshire/news/appeals/april-2026/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-dies-in-doncaster-collision/

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