A suspected drug driver has been arrested in connection with a wrong-way crash that resulted in two fatalities and left four individuals seriously injured. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 11 AM on Sunday on White Rose Way, Doncaster, following reports of a multi-vehicle collision.
According to police, a black Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck was traveling in the wrong direction when it struck a group of four pedestrians who were reportedly on the pavement. The vehicle then collided with a black Audi and a silver BMW on the opposite side of the road.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 30-year-old man, 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 released on bail. South Yorkshire Police stated there was no police involvement prior to the crash and confirmed that the driver is suspected of being unfit to drive due to drugs.
Emergency services, including the fire service, paramedics, and an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. Two adult pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene. Four other individuals were transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash resulted in the closure of White Rose Way in both directions for over 12 hours, but the road has since reopened. Police are currently working to identify and notify the next of kin of the deceased, and formal identification has not yet been completed.
An investigation has been launched by South Yorkshire Police, who are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. The police can be contacted at 101 or online, referencing incident number 345 of September 13, 2026.
MP for Doncaster Central, Sally Jameson, expressed her condolences, stating, 'I am saddened to hear of the tragic car accident that occurred on White Rose Way on Sunday morning. My condolences to the family and friends of the two people who were killed. I wish the four other people injured in the accident a speedy recovery from such an awful incident.'