Man dies after car collides with tree in East Yorkshire

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Kilham on Saturday evening (February 7).

It was reported that at approximately 7.30pm, a blue Ford S-Max had travelled south-west along Kilham Lane when it mounted a grass verge at the junction with Burton Road and collided with a tree.

The accident took place at the junction of Kilham Lane and Burton Road - Image: Google Mapsplaceholder image
The accident took place at the junction of Kilham Lane and Burton Road - Image: Google Maps

Emergency services were deployed however one occupant of the car, a 31-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist trained officers.

A 34-year-old woman who was also in the vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.

Humberside Police is appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision, or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with enquiries to please contact them on othe non-emergency number 101, quoting log 376 of February 7 2026.

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