Man dies in hospital after collision in Purley on Thames
The collision happened at around 3.20pm on Friday 1 May 2026 on Purley Rise
Police have issued an update following a collision that occurred last month in Purley on Thames.
The collision happened at around 3.20pm on Friday 1 May 2026 between a red Mazda 2 and a blue Toyota Yaris on Purley Rise.
The driver of the Mazda, a man in his eighties, was taken to hospital but has now sadly died from his injuries.
Thames Valley Police says no arrests have been made at this time.
PC Jon Wildridge, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said:
“Very sadly, the driver of the Mazda has now died from the injuries he sustained in this collision, and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision and are still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or saw either vehicle in the area beforehand.
“If you have any information, or relevant dashcam footage, please come forward as it may be vital to our enquiries.”
If you have any information, you are being asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference number 43260214327.