Police appeal for more witnesses to fatal Yorkshire collision after boy arrested

Susan Gravel, 62, died in hospital after a grey/silver BMW five series collided with her on Station Road, Stainforth, near to the junction with King Georges Court, on Saturday, March 11.

South Yorkshire Police said the BMW driver reportedly failed to stop at the scene and launched an investigation.

A boy, 17, was arrested yesterday (Tuesday) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has now been bailed pending further enquiries.

Senior investigating officer, Inspector Mark Hughes has said: “We would like to thank everyone who has already come forward and given information to police as it has been extremely helpful in our investigation.

“From the information gathered we now believe the silver/grey BMW swerved behind a maroon coloured small hatchback style car, prior to the collision and we would like to speak to the driver of this car or anyone who may have seen this.

“It is crucial that anyone with any information, even if they believe it may be irrelevant, contacts us as this could be key to the investigation and finding out what happened to Susan.”

The BMW was recovered after being abandoned in Rawcliffe, Goole.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 841 of March 11 or email [email protected].

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.