Man dies in Bradford crash on A647 Great Horton Road

Police say it happened overnight.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 24th Apr 2023
Last updated 24th Apr 2023

An investigation is underway after a man in his 20's died following a collision in Bradford.

Police say it happened on the A647 Great Horton Road in the early hours of this morning (24/4/23).

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A Police spokesperson said:

"Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Bradford.

"It happened on the A647 Great Horton Road close to the junction with Dracup Road at about 1.30am today (Monday) when a Volkswagen Golf struck street furniture and an unattended parked vehicle as it travelled towards Queensbury.

"A man in his twenties who was in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Three men aged 29, 30 and 31 have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

"Road closures remain in place between Horton Industrial Park and Havelock Street this morning as enquiries continue into the collision.

2The Major Road Collision Enquiry Team is investigating the collision and is appealing for anyone with footage that may assist, or who saw the vehicle immediately prior to the collision, to contact them on 101 or by using the 101LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

"The log reference is 79 of 24 April."

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