Home / Disasters and Accidents / Young Driver Dead After A45 Tree Collision
Young Driver Dead After A45 Tree Collision
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A driver in his 20s died after his car hit a tree on the A45.
- The crash occurred on Friday night between Rushden and Wellingborough.
- An 18-year-old passenger sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.

A devastating road traffic collision on the A45 has resulted in the death of a young driver. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, involved a single vehicle veering off the carriageway and colliding with a tree.
The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His front-seat passenger, an 18-year-old male, sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Authorities are actively seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the event or possesses relevant dashcam footage to aid their investigation.




