Cyclist, 66, dies after Wakefield crash as woman released under investigation
A 48-year-old woman was interviewed under caution
A cyclist who was critically injured in a collision in Wakefield has died.
The 66-year-old man, from Wakefield, passed away in hospital yesterday (Thursday).
He injured in a collision involving a grey Omoda 5 SUV at around 10.05pm on Wednesday, July 15, on the southbound A636 Denby Dale Road near to the traffic light junction with Thornes Road.
The driver, a 48-year-old woman, has been interviewed under caution in relation to the incident and released under investigation.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team are now leading the investigation and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the circumstances leading up to it.
Anyone with information, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact MCET via 101 quoting reference 13260403435 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat