Man, 79, dies after serious crash involving two cars on Yorkshire road

A 79-year-old man has died following a serious crash involving two cars near Otley, with several roads closed as police investigate.

A man has died following a crash involving two cars on Leeds Road, near Otley.

At around 1.02pm on Friday (Oct 9), police were called to reports of a crash involving a grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Land Rover Range Rover near the entrance to Stubbings Farm.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 79-year-old man, was given emergency treatment at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

West Yorkshire Police said a stretch of Leeds Road remained closed while officers carried out investigations at the scene.

The road was closed between the Otley side of the Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road/A660 Otley Bypass roundabout.

Old Pool Bank was also closed, with drivers advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, or anyone who saw the circumstances leading up to it, to come forward.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant dashcam footage.

A spokesperson West Yorkshire Police: “ Anyone who witnessed the collision or the circumstances leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting log 662 of 9 October or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.”