Motorbike rider, 22, dies after crash in Leeds suburb

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for witnesses

A motorbike rider has died after a crash in a Leeds suburb.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after a car and a motorbike were in collision.

Officers were called at just after 4pm yesterday (June 19) to Cross Gates Road when a BYD Atto and a Honda motorbike were in collision crossing Cross Gates Road at the junction of Hawkhill Avenue.

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The scene of the crash. | Google

The rider of the motorcycle a 22-year-old man sadly died in hospital.

The driver of the BYD a 33-year-old-woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, she’s since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for witnesses any mobile phone footage or dash cam footage of the collision or the moments prior to the collision to come forward.

Information can be given via 101 or using the live chat facility at: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 1280 of 19 June

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