The driver, a 74-year-old man, received medical treatment at the scene

A driver has died after a crash in a Leeds suburb over the weekend.

Police say the crash occured at about 5.05pm yesterday (Sunday), when a black Land Rover Freelander left the road and struck a lamp post as it travelled along South View Road, towards Harper Lane in Yeadon.

placeholder image — South View Road in Yeadon. | Google

The driver, a 74-year-old man, received medical treatment at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage which may assist is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using our LiveChat facility.

The log reference is 1143 of 11 October.