Pensioner killed in head-on smash

The 72-year-old man, from Conisbrough, was pronounced dead on arrival after being airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary.

He was driving along Doncaster Road when his green Toyota Corolla collided with a white Vauxhall Corsa and a black Audi A4 travelling towards Denaby Main at around 10.20am.

Three men in the Audi were injured. A 34-year-old passenger suffered serious spinal injuries and was taken to Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital. 

The driver was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary with abdominal injuries and an 18-year-old passenger was also hurt. 

The driver - a 31-year-old man - has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen and driving while unfit through drink and drugs.

A 41-year-old Mexborough man driving the Corsa suffered slight injuries. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles prior to the incident should contact police on 101 and quoting incident 351 of February 21.

Information can also be emailed to [email protected].