Motorcyclist dies after crash with BMW as driver arrested in Doncaster
A motorcyclist in his 50s has died in hospital after a crash with a BMW in Doncaster.
Emergency services were called to Doncaster Road in Mexborough at around 7.50am on Saturday (Aug 29).
Police said a red and black Suzuki motorbike and a white BMW 320d were involved in a crash close to the junction with Pastures Road.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital where, despite the efforts of medical staff, he later died.
The driver of the BMW remained at the scene and is co-operating with police.
As part of routine enquiries, the driver was arrested on suspicion of a traffic offence and has since been released on police bail.
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the crash to come forward.
Following initial enquiries, officers believe the driver of a white BMW 1 Series may have witnessed the crash but has not yet spoken to police.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who can help is asked to contact police online or call 101, quoting incident number 208 of August 2026.
“Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”