More Information Released Regarding Death Of Nine-Year-Old Boy In Fatal Collision, Keighley

Tuesday, 21 September 2021 13:01

Police appealing for witnesses following the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy in a collision in Keighley last Friday (17 September) have released more information.

Officers were called shortly after 9.30pm on Friday to a report of a collision on Sutton Lane, Keighley, near the junction with Knott Lane. Emergency services attended, including the air ambulance, but, despite medical treatment, a nine-year-old boy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

It was reported that a white van was in collision with the boy, and another pedestrian who suffered minor injuries, before making off from the scene.

The van was a white Peugeot Partner van which had been travelling in the Keighley area prior to the collision.

A 49-year-old man later attended at a police station in North Yorkshire and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed.

Detective Sergeant Fiona Allan, of West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: “A nine-year-old boy has tragically lost his life and our top priority is supporting his family and ensuring that a thorough investigation is carried out into the events that have led to his death.

“This collision has happened right on the border of West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire and we are keen to speak to anyone who has witnessed this collision or who believes they may have seen the van involved immediately prior to or following this incident.”

Information can be passed to the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

Alim OnAir

Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.
Bhangra Nights

Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm
Remix Saturdays

Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm
Legal Show

Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.