Pedestrian, 79, dies in hospital following Harehills car collision as police renew appeal
West Yorkshire Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses after a 79-year-old pedestrian died in hospital following a collision in Harehills
A 79-year-old pedestrian has died in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Leeds last month, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
The incident occurred at around 9am on August 11, on Bellbrooke Avenue in Harehills, close to the junction with Foundry Approach.
It involved a Toyota Auris and the elderly male pedestrian.
The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the crash. West Yorkshire Police confirmed he passed away from his injuries on September 9.
A 59-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He remains on police bail pending further enquiries.
The investigation has now been taken over by the force's Major Collision Enquiry Team, who are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist enquiries is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via their online live chat facility or by calling 101, quoting log reference 13260456415.