Man dies after collision in Leeds

An investigation is underway after a fatal crash in Leeds yesterday.

Police were called to Yeadon after a car crashed into a lamppost.

A 74-year-old passed away.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Leeds.

"It happened at about 5.05pm yesterday (Sunday), when a black Land Rover Freelander left the road and struck a lamp post as it travelled along South View Road, towards Harper Lane in Yeadon.

"The driver, a 74-year-old man, received medical treatment at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later."

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