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Northamptonshire Police arrest man after fatal Corby crash

9/8/2026

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Northamptonshire Police arrested a 46-year-old man for dangerous driving after striking 84-year-old Charlie Watt.
The crash occurred at about 16:30 BST on Saturday 22 August on Cottingham Road in Corby.
Watt died in hospital on 23 August, the day his late wife’s birthday fell.
Police requested dash-cam footage (incident 26000504072) and provided a Drivewatch Hotline.
Victims can seek help from Voice Road Harm, funded by the police, fire and crime commissioner.

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Northamptonshire Police arrested a 46-year-old man for dangerous driving after striking 84-year-old Charlie Watt.
The crash occurred at about 16:30 BST on Saturday 22 August on Cottingham Road in Corby.
Watt died in hospital on 23 August, the day his late wife’s birthday fell.
Police requested dash-cam footage (incident 26000504072) and provided a Drivewatch Hotline.
Victims can seek help from Voice Road Harm, funded by the police, fire and crime commissioner.