Pensioner dies after fatal collision in Wakefield
An investigation Is getting underway after a fatal crash in Wakefield last night.
A man in his 70s was hit by a car in Wrenthorpe just after 8.20pm.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A Police statement said:
"Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Wakefield last night in which a pedestrian died.
"The collision happened on Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, near to the junction of Broom Hall Avenue, at about 8:20pm last night and involved a white Volkswagen Caddy van and the male pedestrian, aged in his 70s.
"The man was later confirmed to have died at the scene.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."