81-year-old killed in road traffic collision in Wakefield

    An 81-year-old man has died after a road traffic collision in Wakefield.

    Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Horbury. 

    The incident occurred around 7.45pm on Friday evening, 5 May, on Westfield Road near to the junction of Victoria Street, when a purple Chrysler PT Cruiser collided with a pedestrian.

    The Chrysler was travelling in the direction of Ossett. 

    The pedestrian, an 81-year-old man, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries.  

    The driver of the Chrysler did remain at the scene.

    A police spokesperson said that their enquiries are on-going and they would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

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