Stanningley Road: Police appeal after driver flees scene of Leeds crash that left car flipped on roof

Police are appealing for information after a driver fled the scene of a crash in Leeds last night.

At 4.58pm yesterday, police received a report of a road traffic collision in Stanningley Road, Leeds, near to the junction with Moorfield Road.

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Police received a report of a road traffic collision in Stanningley Road. | NW

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A red Toyota Yaris, which was the only vehicle involved, had overturned and the driver had left the scene.

“The incident caused disruption to traffic and the vehicle was recovered shortly after 5pm. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the driver.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting log number 1163 of October 18 or online via the 101LiveChat.

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