Rodley crash - 4-month-old baby passes away in hospital

The crash happened on the A1620 Horsforth Road near to Rodley on Monday afternoon.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 15th Feb 2024

A 4-month-old baby has passed away after a crash in Leeds.

Police say they were called to the A1620 Horsforth Road near to Rodley on Monday afternoon.

A van and a taxi were involved in a head on collision.

A 54-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail.

A Police statement said:

"Police have issued a new appeal for witnesses after a baby involved in a collision in the Leeds area sadly passed away in hospital.

"The four-month-old boy died yesterday (Wednesday) following the collision on the A1620 Horsforth Road near Rodley, which happened at about 4.55pm on Monday (12 February).

"The incident involved a Vauxhall Vivaro van which was travelling northbound when it was in a head-on collision with a Toyota Auris.

"Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also taken to hospital for treatment.

"The 54-year-old male driver of the Vivaro was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was released on bail yesterday for enquiries to continue.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that will assist this investigation is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website."

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