Man dies as Leeds Road remains closed after devastating crash

A man sadly died at the scene

A man has died following a serious car crash in Otley, with the road still closed.

West Yorkshire Police were called after a grey Hyundai i10 and grey Land Rover Range Rover crashed around at 1.02pm today (October 9). This was near to the entrance of Stubbings Farm on Leeds Road, near Otley.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 79-year-old man, received emergency treatment. However, he sadly died at the scene.

Leeds Road remains closed between the Otley side of Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road/A660 Otley Road Bypass roundabout. Old Pool Bank has also been closed.

The police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Otley.

"At 1.02pm today, police were called to the incident involving a grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Land Rover Range Rover near to the entrance to Stubbings Farm in Leeds Road. The driver of the Hyundai, a 79-year-old man, was given emergency treatment at the scene but was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

"The stretch of road remains closed while scene investigation work continues. The road is closed between the Otley side of the Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road / A660 Otley Bypass roundabout. Old Pool Bank is also closed.

"Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes."

If you witnessed the crash or the circumstances leading up to it, or if you have footage, you can contact the police by calling 101 or by going online here. You should quote log number 662 of October 9 when getting in touch.

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