Man, 79, dies in car crash near Otley in West Yorkshire

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:25 · Archive

A 79-year-old man has died after a collision between a Hyundai i10 and a Land Rover Range Rover near Otley.

A 79-year-old man has died following a collision between a Hyundai i10 and a grey Land Rover Range Rover near Otley in West Yorkshire. The crash occurred at about 13:00 on Friday near the entrance of Stubbings Farm on Leeds Road. The driver of the Hyundai was given emergency treatment at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

West Yorkshire Police have closed Leeds Road between the Otley side of Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road/A660 Otley Road Bypass roundabout. Old Pool Bank has also been closed. Drivers have been advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision. Anyone who saw the crash or the circumstances leading up to it, or who has footage, can contact the police by calling 101 or online, quoting log number 662 of 9 October.

How it is being reported

• Man, 79, dies after crash near Otley as drivers urged to ‘avoid the area’Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact themYorkshire Evening Post · 9 Oct, 19:49
• Man dies as Leeds Road remains closed after devastating crashA 79-year-old man sadly died at the sceneLeedsLive · 9 Oct, 19:09
• Man, 79, dies after car crash in West YorkshireThe man was given emergency treatment at the scene near Otley but was pronounced dead a short time later.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 9 Oct, 18:06

In this story: West Yorkshire Police · Otley · Leeds Road · Stubbings Farm

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