A 22-year-old woman has died after a car crashed into a telegraph pole in Rotherham, with three people arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

At around 1.09am on Sunday (Oct 25), emergency services were called to Penny Hill Lane in the Thurcroft area of Rotherham following reports of a serious crash involving a single vehicle.

A black Volkswagen Passat was reportedly travelling along Penny Hill Lane towards Thurcroft when it left the road and crashed into a telegraph pole.

A 22-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed that three people were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash.

All three have since been released on police bail.

Officers are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the black Volkswagen Passat travelling along Penny Hill Lane before the crash or witnessed the incident itself.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicle before the collision, or the collision itself, to come forward.

“You can pass information on by either calling 101 or through our online reporting system. Please quote incident number 100 of 25 October 2026 when you get in touch.”