Pensioner 'very poorly' after Leeds Collision

An investigation is underway after a collision in Leeds.

Police say that they were called to Beeston on Friday after a car reversed into an 80 year old man.

He's described as being in a very poorly condition in hospital.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and pedestrian in Leeds.

"It happened in Pennington Court on Hunslet Hall Road in Beeston at about 9.35am on Friday, 2 August.

"A white Volkswagen Crafter was reversing into the road from Disraeli Gardens when it was in collision with the pedestrian, an 80-year-old man.

"The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains there, where he is described as very poorly.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or what happened immediately prior to it is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

"Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch."