Investigation underway after fatal collision in Ledsham
An investigation is underway after a fatal collision in West Yorkshire.
Police say they were called to Ledsham this morning, where a van and bicycle collided.
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
A police statement said:
"At around 6.10am this morning police were called to a collision between a bicycle and white Transit van on Great North Road, Ledsham.
"On arrival the cyclist an adult male had suffered life threatening injuries, sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The driver of the transit van a 29 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.
"The road remains closed and we would ask people to avoid the area at this time."