Man named after fatal collision in Sprotbrough

Alan Westerman (75), who was from the village, died after a collision on Melton Road shortly before 4pm.

A Land Rover Discovery, travelling towards Melton, collided with a Ford Transit van travelling in the direction of Doncaster, a police spokeswoman said.

It is believed the Land Rover collided with Mr Westerman near the junction with Park Drive, she added.

“Despite the best efforts of a member of the public to save him, the 75-year-old pedestrian sadly died at the scene,” said the spokeswoman.

“Mr Westerman’s family has asked for privacy at what is an extremely difficult time and have urged members of the public to contact our officers with any information.”

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the crash.

The 29-year-old man who was driving the Land Rover was detained by police under suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He has been released on bail.

Enquiries are continuing and police would like to speak to anyone who saw the manner of driving of either vehicle in the time leading up to the incident, anyone who saw the incident or who has dashcam footage of it.

Contact South Yorkshire Police by calling 101, quoting incident number 583 of November 2, or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.