Crash appeal as man fights for life

A MAN who was the front-seat passenger in a car which overturned on Sheffield Parkway as it approached the junction with the M1 is still in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital.

By The Newsroom

Published 13th May 2010, 23:01 BST

Updated 13th May 2010, 23:01 BST

Scott Chitty, 22, of Burns Street, Gainsborough, was initially taken to Rotherham District General Hospital but the extent of his spinal injuries led to him being transferred to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.

The driver of the Astra, a 20-year-old man from Retford, was also taken to Rotherham District General Hospital with serious injuries but later released.

Police are now re-appealing for information on the crash. Pc Chris Whitehead said: "I want to know if the Astra was seen by anyone travelling on the out of city Parkway from Park Square roundabout to the collision site at junction 33, or seen by anyone travelling into the city, just prior to 1am on Tuesday, April 27."

Anyone with information is urged to call 0114 2202970.