Teen dies and man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Doncaster horror smash
An 18-year-old has died and a 25-year-old man is in hospital with life threatening injuries following a horror road smash in Doncaster in the early hours of this morning which saw a car plough into a tree.
Police have now launched an urgent appeal for witnesses to the fatal collision in Carcroft, shortly after midnight.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 12:05am today (Wednesday 8 April) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft.
"It is reported that an orange Seat Leon was involved in a collision with a tree just after the junction with Langdale Road.
"Officers, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and the Ambulance Service attended the scene.
"Sadly, despite their best efforts, an 18-year-old man sadly died at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
"The driver, a 25-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries where he remains at this time.
"A second passenger, a 21-year-old man, was treated for minor injuries.
"If you witnessed the collision or believe you may have seen the vehicle matching the description in the area please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 2 of 8 of April 2026.”
Eyewitnesses reported that the road was sealed off for several hours following the horrific collision, with motorists being advised to avoid the area as emergency crews worked at the scene.
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