Murder probe launched as man dies in Doncaster city centre hit and run

Five people have been arrested over the death of the 26-year-old man who suffered serious injuries in the collision in Prince’s Street last night before later dying in hospital.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “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.

“At 8.32pm yesterday (Friday 10 April), we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Prince’s Street, Doncaster.

“It is reported that a silver Hyundai was involved in a collision with a pedestrian and failed to stop at the scene.

“Officers and the ambulance service attended and the pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the man sadly died at hospital. His family has been informed and is being supported at this time.”

Officers arrested a 30-year-old 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.

They all remain in police custody at this time.

Prince’s Road was closed whilst officers were at the scene and has since reopened.

If you have any information that could police with the investigation, please get in touch via the public portal here: https://orlo.uk/FVX33

You can submit dashcam footage here: https://orlo.uk/8sTxS

You can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.