Man critically injured after car crashes into lorry in Wakefield as police appeal for witnesses
A 67-year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition after his car collided with a lorry in Wakefield on Wednesday, with West Yorkshire Police appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident
A man in his 60s remains in hospital in a critical condition after his car collided with a lorry in Wakefield on Wednesday (October 7).
The incident happened at about 12.08pm on Doncaster Road, Foulby, and involved an orange Peugeot 2008 and a white MAN heavy goods lorry.
The Peugeot was travelling towards Crofton when it collided with the lorry, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
The Peugeot driver, a 67-year-old man, was critically injured and taken to hospital for treatment. He remains in a critical condition as of Thursday afternoon.
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision, or either or both vehicles travelling on Doncaster Road immediately prior to it, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or by using our LiveChat facility.
“The log reference is 626 of 7 October.
“Anyone with footage which may assist the investigation is also asked to get in touch.”