Manhunt Underway for Hit-and-Run Suspect in Fatal Crash

A 35-year-old man from Barnsley is wanted after a deadly fail-to-stop collision in Cudworth on Saturday, January 20.

Tragic Crash on Royston Road

Emergency teams rushed to Royston Road, near the bridge over Cudworth Parkway, just after 9pm. A vehicle had smashed into two cyclists.

Dean Jones, 45, and his 16-year-old son Lewis Daines tragically died at the scene.

Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Yates

Officers are urgently appealing for information on Craig Yates. They want to know if anyone has recently seen or spoken to him, or knows where he might be hiding.

Do not approach Yates. If spotted, call 999 immediately.

How to Report Tips Safely

  • Contact South Yorkshire Police online at their reporting portal.
  • Call 101 and quote incident number 1089 from January 20, 2023.
  • Use the online live chat on the police website for quick responses.
  • If you want to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers for free on 0800 555 111 or fill their secure form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice for Dean and Lewis.

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