Four suspects are in police custody after a man died in a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Barnsley.
Tragic Accident in Cudworth
On Friday 3 April at 4:55pm, South Yorkshire Police were called by ambulance services following reports of a crash on Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth. A 45-year-old man was struck by a white Volkswagen Touareg and sadly died at the scene. Police have confirmed the victim’s family are being supported by officers as investigations continue.
Two More Arrests Made
- On Saturday, 4 April, a 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
- Previously, on Friday, a 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were also arrested on the same suspicion and are in police custody.
The police cordon on Rose Tree Avenue has now been lifted.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Officers are working quickly to understand the full circumstances behind the incident. They urge anyone with information to come forward. Call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 689 of 3 April 2026. Alternatively, provide anonymous tips via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
