Investigation after death of 14-year-old in Keighley crash

Police were called yesterday afternoon.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 29th Apr 2024

An investigation is underway after the death of a 14-year-old boy who died in a crash in Keighley.

Police say they were called yesterday afternoon to reports of the collision on Tarn Lane.

Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries.

A 21-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A Police statement said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Tarn Lane, Keighley.

"Officers were called at 14.19 yesterday (28 April) to reports of a one vehicle collision.

"A silver Vauxhall Corsa was travelling towards Black Hill Lane at the time of the collision.

"A 14 year old male who was a passenger in the vehicle was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"The driver of the vehicle a 21 year old man was taken to hospital for treatment, he was then arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.

"Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries. "

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy of the Major Collision Enquiry Team said:

“This is a tragic incident where a young boy has lost his life in a serious road traffic collision.

“His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area yesterday who saw the vehicle or collision of who may have dash cam footage to come forward.”

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