A man who died after being hit by a car near Barnsley, prompting a murder inquiry, has been named by his family. Officers said Liam Green, 45, died at the…Credit: South Yorkshire PoliceA DAD who tragically died after being hit by a car has been identified, with the family paying tribute to his memory.
Liam Green, 45, died on Friday after he was involved in a horror crash while walking near .
Liam Green, 45, died after he was hit by a car in Barnsley on Friday eveningCredit: South Yorkshire Police
His family released a poignant statement in his memory, wishing him “peace”.
They said: “We hope you’re at peace now.
“We all love you very much, sending you big hugs from your mam, sons, brother and family.”
Liam was walking along Rose Tree Avenue in Cudworth, , when he was hit in a fatal crash.
Around 4.55pm, were called by the ambulance service following a report of a pedestrian being struck by a white Touareg.
Four people have now been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the collision.
On Friday, South Yorkshire Police arrested a 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, who yesterday remained in police custody.
Yesterday, police arrested a further two people on suspicion of murder – a man aged 33 and a boy aged 17.
The force confirmed their enquiries remain ongoing, and issued a plea for any information which could assist their probe.
It said: “Enquiries remain ongoing. If you have any information which could assist officers with the investigation you can report to us by calling 101 or through our online portal.
“Please quote incident number 689 of 3 April 2026 when you get in touch.”
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