82-year-old woman dies after Leeds crash

Police were called to Horsforth yesterday (17/10/24) afternoon.

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 18th Oct 2024
Last updated 18th Oct 2024

An investigation is underway after a fatal collision in Leeds.

Police say they were called to Rawdon Road just before 2pm yesterday (17/10/2024).

Two cars had collided with each other. The driver of a Ford Fiesta, an 82-year-old woman, died yesterday evening.

A Police statement said:

"Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Leeds.

"At 1.59pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the incident involving a blue Ford Fiesta and a red Audi S3 in Rawdon Road, Horsforth, near to the junction with Hall Lane.

"The driver of the Fiesta, an 82-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead yesterday evening.

"The Fiesta had been heading away from Rawdon towards the A6120 and the Audi was travelling in the opposite direction. Initial indications are that the Fiesta driver had suffered a medical episode. The Audi driver received minor injuries."

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