Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died after a collision in the Cudworth area of Barnsley.

Emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a Volkswagen Touareg and a pedestrian on Rose Tree Avenue about 4.55pm on Friday, South Yorkshire police said in a statement.

The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are receiving support from officers, police confirmed.

A 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Det Ch Insp Simon Cartwright said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident is still in its early stages and our thoughts first and foremost are with the victim’s family, friends and loved ones.

“Detectives are working hard to piece together the circumstances of what happened and we would urge anyone with information to please get in touch with us.

“Officers will remain in Rose Tree Avenue carrying out further enquiries. If you have any concerns, queries or information you wish to share then please speak to our officers while they are in the area.”

A crime scene remains in place in the area as police carry out enquiries.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact South Yorkshire police or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers.