Police appeal for 'young man and blonde female' witnesses after fatal crash near Wellingborough village

A 'young man and blonde female' who were in a broken down vehicle close to the scene of a fatal car crash near Wollaston are being asked to come forward to police.

It is believed the pair could have witnessed events leading to the fatal incident which happened in Hardwater Road, Wollaston, in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.

The collision happened at about 4.35am in Hardwater Road, when a black Mini hit a bridge parapet – the driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he later died.

placeholder image
Read More
Witness appeal after man dies in car accident near Wellingborough
Hardwater Road, Wollaston/ Googleplaceholder image
Hardwater Road, Wollaston/ Google

A police spokesman said: “Were you broken down near to Wollaston in the early hours of Saturday, August 8? Do you know anyone who was?

"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for the occupants of the vehicle, believed to be a young man and blonde female passenger to come forward as they may have potentially witnessed the events leading to a fatal road traffic collision which happened in Hardwater Road, Wollaston, at about 4.35am that morning. “If this was you, or you know who it may have been, please contact the investigation team by email [email protected], call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.” Please quote incident number 26000472330 when providing any information to ensure it reaches the investigating officer as quickly as possible.

News you can trust since 1897
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice