Man dies after car crashes into wall

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The driver died after crashing into a wall on Racecourse Road in Swinton

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A driver has died after crashing into a wall in the Swinton area of Rotherham, police said.

The 23-year-old man, who was driving a grey Seat Exeo, was travelling along Rockingham Road before he hit the wall on Racecourse Road late on Saturday.

South Yorkshire Police believe that prior to the fatal crash, the Seat had been involved in a minor collision with another vehicle on Warren Vale.

Officers were called to the incident at 23:35 BST and pronounced the driver dead at the scene.

His family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers, the force said.

Witnesses to the crash have been asked to come forward.

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