Man, 79, dies after crash near Otley as drivers urged to ‘avoid the area’
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them
A man has died after a crash near Otley as the road remains closed.
Police were called to an incident involving a grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Land Rover Range Rover near to the entrance to Stubbings Farm in Leeds Road at just after 1pm today (October 9).
The driver of the Hyundai, a 79-year-old man, was given emergency treatment at the scene but was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.
The stretch of road remains closed while scene investigation work continues. The closure is between the Otley side of the Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road / A660 Otley Bypass roundabout.
Old Pool Bank is also closed. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Otley.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or the circumstances leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting log 662 of 9 October or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.”