Woman dies after Halifax crash

Police say it happened on Monday.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 10th Jan 2023
Last updated 10th Jan 2023

An investigation is underway after a woman in her 70's died in a crash in Halifax.

Police say it happened yesterday morning on Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road just after 11 oclock.

Officers are asking anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

A police spokesperson said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Halifax.

"The Western Area Roads Policing Unit would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision which took place today ( Monday January 9) on Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, close to the junction with Score Hill.

"It occurred at about 11.08 after a white Ford Fiesta travelling towards Stone Chair roundabout was in collision with a grey Ford Prius travelling in the opposite direction.

"A male driver in the Prius suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

"The driver of the Fiesta (a 76-year-old woman) was taken to hospital but sadly passed away."

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.