Pedestrian killed in crash near Huddersfield after car hits wall

Police were called to Lindley earlier today

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 26th Feb 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 70s was killed in a crash in Lindley, near Huddersfield.

The incident happened close to midday today at the junction of Plover Road with Cadogan Avenue.

A BMW car was the only vehicle involved in the collision; hitting the pedestrian before colliding with a wall.

The 76-year-old driver of the BMW was taken to the hospital withnon-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is being urged to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.

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