Man arrested as pensioner left fighting for life after crash in Leeds

A man has been arrested after a crash in Leeds.

Police are appealing for information following the serious injury collision on Bellbrooke Avenue, Harehills this morning.

The incident, which involved a Toyota Auris car and an elderly pedestrian, is reported to have happened at approximately 9am this morning (Tuesday, August 11).

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a 79-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which are said to be life-threatening.”

The driver of the Toyota Auris, a 59-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Anyone with information or footage of the incident is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit, quoting crime reference 13260456415.