Tragedy at Dumpton Park Drive: Passenger Dies After Collision With Tree
Fatal Crash Shakes Local Community
A black Seat Ibiza smashed into a tree on Dumpton Park Drive near Bay View Road at around 3.20am on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the devastating crash.
18-Year-Old Passenger Dies, Driver Injured
Paramedics confirmed an 18-year-old male passenger dead at the scene. The driver was rushed to a nearby hospital where he remains in treatment for his injuries.
Police Urge Witnesses to Step Forward
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is probing the crash. Officers want anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around that time to come forward immediately.
- Call SCIU on 01622 798538 quoting reference 01-0212
- Email: [email protected]
- Submit footage via the public evidence portal
Police are keen to gather every piece of information to piece together exactly what happened on that fateful morning.
