Man arrested after fatal crash on Pontefract bypass

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A 57-year-old man died in a collision involving two cars on the A628 Hemsworth Bypass in Pontefract on Saturday morning.

A 57-year-old man died in a collision between two cars on the A628 Hemsworth Bypass in Pontefract on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called at about 06:00 to the scene between Southmoor Road and Brierley roundabout, where a blue Volkswagen Polo and a white Ford EcoSport had collided. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 60-year-old woman was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward with information about what happened.

How it is being reported

• Man dies and woman is injured in crashPolice arrest a 20-year-old man following the incident in Pontefract.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 24 Oct, 16:25
• Man arrested after fatal two-car crash on A628 Hemsworth Bypass in PontefractA 57-year-old man died at the sceneYorkshire Evening Post · 24 Oct, 14:18

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