Appeal after Cambridgeshire pensioner dies in crash

A man has died following a collision in Melbourn on Thursday, February 6.

John Fenton (90) of The Dell, Royston, was travelling as a passenger in a Toyota Rav 4 when it was involved in a collision with a Toyota Auris on Cambridge Road at about 11.50am.

Mr Fenton was taken to hospital, along with the driver of the Rav 4, but died 10 days later on Sunday. The driver has since been released from hospital.

The driver and passenger in the Auris were also taken to hospital, but have since been discharged.

Mr Fenton died despite being taken to hospital by ambulanceplaceholder image
Mr Fenton died despite being taken to hospital by ambulance

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw either of the cars driving beforehand, is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference: 161 of February 6. Alternatively, you can report online at www.cambs.police.uk/report.

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