Cyclist killed and two arrested after crash near to Micklefield

An investigation is underway after a cyclist died in a collision in Leeds.

A man in his 40s suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene on Ridge Road.

Two males have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A Police statement said:

"Officers from West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET) are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle involved during the time before or after the collision.

"It happened on Ridge Road, near Micklefield, Leeds, close to the premises of Ridge Road Energy at around 2pm yesterday (28/4).

"The cyclist was riding along a long and straight single-carriageway section of the road and in direction away from the Great North Road when he was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen Golf travelling in the same direction.

"The cyclist, a male aged in his 40s, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

"The Golf and its occupants failed to stop at the scene and the vehicle was later found abandoned and burnt out in the Potternewton area of Leeds.

"Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET) area appealing for witnesses to the collision and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or may have video footage of the Golf before or after the incident."

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy of MCET said:

“This is a tragic incident in which a cyclist has suffered fatal injuries while the vehicle involved has failed to stop at the scene of a collision.

“I would urge anyone who may have seen a white Volkswagen Golf travelling from the Garforth area to Chapeltown at around the time following this collision to please come forward.

“Likewise, anyone who may have video footage of the car. It would have noticeable and significant damage to its front and a severely damaged windscreen. Please come forward to help us with our investigation.”

Two males have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.