Second person dies following multi vehicle crash on the A3 in Hindhead

A woman in her 30s suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash on Tuesday, March 3 and has now died in hospital. This follows on from a man in his 20s who was pronounced dead at the scene with the incident happening just before 6.30pm north of the Hindhead Tunnel.

The woman’s family have been informed and and are being supported by specialist officers.

Further details have been released regarding the incident which involved a black and a grey Ford Fiesta. The black Ford Fiesta was travelling northbound when it left the carriageway just after exiting the Hindhead Tunnel and crossed the central reservation before colliding with the grey car.

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Surrey Police released an appeal for witnesses last week following the crash and are continuing to call for the public for help with their investigation.

A police spokesperson said: “We’re looking for any information that can help us understand why this happened and the moments leading up to the collision. If you witnessed the collision or either vehicle driving on the A3 prior to this, we urge you to contact us. This includes any dashcam or helmet camera footage that may have captured all or part of the incident.

“If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/45260025052.”

Information can be provided to Surrey Police via its 24/7 online chat service or online form at www.surrey.police.uk, or you can call 101.

The police advise you can also contact Crimestopper anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

It is the second fatal collision near the Hindhead Tunnel in a matter of weeks following the death of Michelle Devine, 43 and her 7-year-old daughter Theia on February 19.