Woman arrested after man dies in Horbury crash
It happened in the early hours of Saturday (November 13)
Last updated 13th Nov 2021
A 20-year-old man has died in a crash near to Wakefield, after a car lost control on a road in Horbury.
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and drink and drug driving offences.
It happened in the early hours of Saturday (November 13) morning, and police are now asking for any witnesses to come forward.
The car came off the road and hit a parked vehicle and a wall, on Wakefield Road, near Northfield Lane.
The man, who hasn't been named by police, was in the front passenger seat.
Road closures are in place while investigation and recovery work continues at the scene.
Detective Sergeant Paul Lightowler of MCET, said: “This has been a very serious incident in which a young man has sadly lost his life.
“Specially trained officers will be speaking with his family and we are appealing for witnesses to the collision.
“I would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the crash or the manner in which the silver Corsa was being driven in the moments leading up to the collision.
“Anyone who has information, or any dashcam or other footage which may assist us, is asked to contact MCET on 101 referencing police log 117 of November 13.