Woman dies after mobility scooter hit by car in Cleckheaton

A woman has died in hospital after a crash between a mobility scooter and a car

Westcliffe, Cleckheaton
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 27th Sep 2023

A woman who was riding a mobility scooter has died after being involved in a crash with a car in Cleckheaton.

It happened at around 17:00BST on Wednesday (September 26) on the A643, Westgate, at the junction of Westcliffe Road.

The crash involved a black Nissan Navara, which was towing a trailer with a white 4x4 type vehicle on the back. The Navara was in collision with a female riding on a mobility scooter.

The rider of the mobility scooter, a woman aged in her 60s, was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

The driver of the Nissan Navara remained at the scene and is assisting the police with their investigation.

Police are asking to speak to any witnesses.

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