Police have issued a new appeal for witnesses after a baby involved in a collision in the Leeds area sadly passed away in hospital.
The four-month-old boy died yesterday (Wednesday) following the collision on the A1620 Horsforth New Road near Rodley, which happened at about 4.55pm on Monday (12 February).
The incident involved a Vauxhall Vivaro van which was travelling northbound when it was in a head-on collision with a Toyota Auris.
Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also taken to hospital for treatment.
The 54-year-old male driver of the Vivaro was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was released on bail yesterday for enquiries to continue.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that will assist this investigation is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
The reference to quote is 13240081077.
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Tuesday February 13, 2024
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Horsforth New Road near Rodley.
Roads policing officers would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision between a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris on the A6120 Ring Road between Calverley and Rodley at about 4:55pm on Monday February 12.
It took place after the Vivaro, which was travelling northbound, was in a head on collision with the Toyota travelling in the opposite direction.
A four-month-old baby in the Toyota suffered life threatening injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital, where he remains today.
Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also taken to hospital.
The male driver the Vivaro has now been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A full road closure was put in place at the location while emergency services managed the incident.
Anyone who saw or has footage of the collision is asked to contact the Eastern Area Roads Policing Unit on 101 referencing police number 13240081077.
Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
