Man dies in Boxing Day crash

Police are appealing for dashcam footage

Author: Jo RawlingsPublished 28th Dec 2023
Last updated 28th Dec 2023

A 90-year-old man has died in a crash near Fareham.

It happened on Boxing Day afternoon on Lockswood Road in Park Gate.

Police say only one car was involved.

In a statement, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Fareham on Tuesday (26 December).

"We were called shorty after 4pm to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a blue Peugeot 208 on Lockswood Road, Park Gate.

"The driver of the vehicle, a 90-year-old man, was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of emergency services he died a short time later.

"Officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened or has dash cam footage that may assist our enquiries. Perhaps you witnessed the collision or saw the blue Peugeot 208 shortly before the incident?

"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 44230525856/Operation Senepol.

"Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/"

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