Man, 67, fighting for life after serious crash involving lorry

A 67-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious crash involving a car and a lorry in Wakefield.

At around 12.08pm on Wednesday (Oct 7), emergency services were called to a crash on Doncaster Road in Foulby, Wakefield.

The crash involved an orange Peugeot 2008 and a white MAN heavy goods lorry.

The Peugeot was travelling towards Crofton when it was involved in a crash with the lorry, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Peugeot, a 67-year-old man, was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he remained in a critical condition on Thursday (Oct 8).

West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit has launched an appeal for witnesses and anyone with relevant footage to come forward.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision, or either or both vehicles travelling on Doncaster Road immediately prior to it, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or by using our LiveChat facility.

“The log reference is 626 of 7 October. Anyone with footage which may assist the investigation is also asked to get in touch.”