Woman dies after collision on A1 in West Yorkshire
Last updated 25th Sep 2025
A woman who was seriously injured in a collision on the A1 in West Yorkshire has passed away in hospital.
59-year-old Joanne Gregory passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A Police statement said:
"A woman who was seriously injured in a collision on the A1(M) last week has passed away in hospital.
"Joanne Gregory, who was 59, sadly died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after suffering serious injuries in a collision near Wetherby last Friday."
"A 59-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Volvo, remains in hospital where she is receiving treatment for injuries.
"The Mercedes driver, a 44-year-old man, who was also injured in the collision, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
"Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET) are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, or anyone with footage which may assist this investigation."
Joanne’s family have issued a short statement:
“Joanne was a loving mother, wife, and sister, and a caring friend to all who knew her.
“Her kindness and warmth touched so many lives. We are devastated by her loss, and her absence will leave a lasting hole in our hearts and lives forever.”