Appeal after man dies in crash

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The family of a man who died in a collision near Whittlesey on Saturday have paid tribute to him:

"Joshua Thomas Hampson-Crofts, 21, gone too soon. He loved his tractors, football, trucks and Black Cat Roundabout roadworks. He will be missed as a son, stepson, loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a grandson.

“Joshua was such a fighter, who achieved the impossible against so many medical odds.  He was an amazing, smiling, cheeky and happy person, who gave happiness to those around him. Joshy will always be missed. 12/03/2004 to 13/12/2025."

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Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a crash near Whittlesey.

The 21-year-old man from March was a back seat passenger in a silver BMW X5 that left the A605 Wisbech Road, outside Coates, and crashed into a ditch at about 8.45am on Saturday (13 December).

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver, a 53-year-old man, and a 50-year-old woman, both from March, were taken to Peterborough City Hospital suffering from serious injuries.

No other vehicles were involved.

Sergeant Mark Atkins, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “I would urge anyone who saw or has dashcam footage of the BMW before the collision to get in touch.”

Anyone who saw the BMW or has footage of it should use reference Operation Canary and report it through the force website.

Anyone without internet access should call 101.