Appeal for witnesses following fatal crash in Doncaster
16 October 2025
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Credit: Bob Jenkin

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses, footage and information following a fatal road traffic collision in Doncaster.

Yesterday, 15th October, emergency services were called to Red Hill Lane in Hickleton at 6.20pm.

The collision involved a white Triumph Street Triple motorcycle and a white Toyota Hiace van.

Police believe the motorcycle was travelling towards Barnsley Road when it collided with a van which was heading towards Street Lane.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 65 year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family has been informed and are being supported by officers.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, have relevant dash cam footage, or other information that can assist with their enquiries.

If you can, help get in contact with police via 101 or online quoting incident number 868 of 15 October 2025.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-org.uk