Man dies after being hit by a car in Leeds

It happened on Thursday (30 December) on York Road

Author: May NormanPublished 31st Dec 2021

A man has died after being hit by a car in Leeds.

The incident occurred on Thursday (30 December) at approximately 5.20pm when a blue Vauxhall Crossland collided with a pedestrian crossing York Road near to the junction with Moresdale Avenue.

Emergency services attended the scene and the pedestrian was given medical treatment.

The pedestrian, a male in his twenties, was taken to hospital but suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Officers are appealing for information regarding the collision and anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage in the area at the time is asked to contact Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101 quoting log 1168 of 30th or via the website www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

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