Two pedestrians die after car hits group of four in Doncaster as driver arrested
Two pedestrians have died and four other people were seriously injured following a multiple-vehicle crash in Doncaster.
At around 11am on Sunday (Sep 13), emergency services were called to White Rose Way in Doncaster following reports of a multiple-vehicle crash between Carriage Drive and Middle Bank Roundabout.
Police said a black Mitsubishi L200 had been travelling along the carriageway before the crash involved a group of four pedestrians.
The Mitsubishi was then involved in a crash with a black Audi and a silver BMW travelling on the opposite side of the carriageway.
Police, ambulance crews and the air ambulance service attended.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, two pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are working to identify them and inform their next of kin.
Four other people were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The 30-year-old driver of the Mitsubishi was arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit.
He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police launched an investigation and an appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “An investigation has been launched and officers are now asking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was nearby and may have dashcam footage to please come forward.
“You can share any information by either calling 101, or through our online reporting system. Please quote incident number 345 of 13 September 2026 when you get in touch.
“You can submit any relevant footage here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/southyorks/appeal/witnesses-and-dashcam-footage-sought-following-fatal-doncaster-collision”