Police appeal to trace black van after teenager suffers life-threatening injuries in A1 crash near Pontefract
The collision happened between a blue VW Polo and a Scania HGV car transporter
Police are appealing to identify a black van following a crash on the A1 near Pontefract that left a teenage driver with life-threatening injuries.
Officers investigating the collision on the A1 are appealing for information to identify the driver of van who they believe could assist with the investigation.
The collision happened between a blue VW Polo and a Scania HGV car transporter on the northbound A1, at the junction for the B6474, between Wentbridge and Darrington, shortly before 2.20pm on Monday (21 September).
Officers would like to hear from the driver, occupants, or anyone who can assist in identifying a black van, possibly a Ford Transit, which was seen entering the northbound A1 from the B6474 a few moments prior to the collision.
The driver of the Polo, a woman aged in her teens, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious condition.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online via the 101LiveChat quoting reference 0858 21/9.