A doctor is killed in a crash near Castleford
A bike and a van were involved in the collision in Ledsham
Police have named the man who died in a crash in Ledsham as Doctor Robert Sapsford who worked as a cardiologist.
The 59 year old was on a bike when it was hit by a van on Great North Road yesterday morning.
The driver of the white Transit was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He’s since been bailed pending further enquiries.
The family of Dr Sapsford have asked for their privacy to be respected.
Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash cam footage of the bike or transit van.