Man wanted after wrong-way M1 crash near Wakefield left driver seriously injured
A man in his 20s is still being treated for potentially life changing injuries
Police investigating a late-night crash on the M1 near Wakefield on September 11 have released details of a man wanted in connection with the incident.
David Nutall, aged 38 and from the Rotherham area of South Yorkshire, is wanted on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle.
Shortly after 11pm on September 11, a blue Kia Proceed, which had failed to stop for police, was heading the wrong way down the northbound carriageway when it collided with a red Dacia Sandero.
The driver of the Dacia, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are still being treated as potentially life-changing.
Police arrested an 18-year-old man, a 15-year-old girl and a 30-year-old woman at the scene. They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.
One person fled the scene.
Police describe David Nutall as a white male, about 5ft 10ins tall, of stocky build, with brown hair.
A spokesperson said: “Anyone who knows of Nutall's whereabouts or has information which may assist in locating him is asked to contact the West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13260519370.
“Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”