Police appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash in Lofthouse

A 31-year-old man has died after a vehicle overturned

Ouzlewell Green in Lofthouse
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 2nd Jan 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash that resulted in a 31-year-old man’s death in Lofthouse.

Officers were called at 2.16am on New Years Day to reports of a black Vauxhall Astra overturning on Ouzlewell Green near the junction of Cemetery Lane.

Emergency services attended the scene but the man was pronounced dead upon arrival.

His family is being supported by specially trained officers.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage taken in the area at the time is being urged to contact police on 101.

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