Pensioner, 83, who died following Ashfield crash named by police as officers launch appeal to trace key witness
An 83-year-old man who died after a crash outside a Sutton-in-Ashfield golf club has been named by police.
David Colton, 83, the man behind the Tinkling Piano and supporter of charitable causes died the day after the crash that happened in Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, shortly after 2.15pm on February 19.
The incident involved two vehicles and detectives investigating the death are appealing for an additional witness to come forward.
Mr Colton who was the driver of one of the vehicles died the following day with his family at his side.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and an investigation into what happened is ongoing.
Detectives have spoken with several witnesses and would now like to speak with the driver of a dark, five-door car who they believe may have valuable information about at happened.
Detective Constable Christopher Taylor, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “As we work to understand exactly what happened in the moments leading up to this collision, our thoughts remain with Mr Colton’s family and friends.
“We have already spoken to several witnesses from the scene, and would now like to speak with the driver of the car captured in this CCTV image.
“We know they stopped briefly at the scene but left before a statement could be taken.
“If this is you then please reach out to us as soon as possible. You are not in any way a suspect, but we believe you may have valuable evidence that can assist with our investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 323 of 19 February 2026.