Appeal to trace drivers following fatal e-scooter crash in Leeds

Kevin Bishop, 44, died of his injuries almost a week after the collision in Harehills

Kevin Bishop, 44
Author: Rosanna Robins Published 15th Jul 2024

Police want to speak to the drivers of four cars who might have witnessed a crash which killed a man riding an e-scooter in Leeds.

Kevin Bishop, 44, died in hospital on Saturday almost a week on from the crash which happened at the junction of Harehills Avenue and Harehills Lane at 6.13pm on Sunday 7th July.

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are specifically appealing to trace the drivers of a grey Volvo C30 and a black Volkswagen Tiguan that were seen on CCTV to stop at the scene to help but left before police arrived.

They also want to speak to the drivers of a black Suzuki Swift driving school car and a white Seat Leon which drove past.

Officers are keen to speak to the drivers as potential witnesses to the incident.

Those drivers or anyone else who witnessed the incident or the circumstances leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam footage, are asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting reference 13240366458 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat