Pensioner in hospital after being hit by a car in Illingworth

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 17th Sep 2026

A pensioner is in hospital after being hit by a car in Illingworth.

The 83 year old woman was hit by a car yesterday morning - at the junction of Keighley Road, Field Head Lane and Pavement Lane.

Her injuries are serious but are not thought to be life-threatening.

An investigation is continuing.

A Police Spokesperson said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Keighley Road, Illingworth yesterday (16 September) involving a car and a pedestrian.

"The incident happened at around 8.08am on the junction of Field Head Lane, Pavement Lane and Keighley Road.

"The pedestrian, a woman aged 83, has been taken to hospital with serious but not believed to be life threatening injuries.

"Enquiries remain ongoing."

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.