Leeds fatal lamppost crash as man behind wheel of Land Rover Freelander dies at scene

Crash being investigated by Major Collision Enquiry Team

A 74-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash with a lamppost in Leeds.

He was behind the wheel of a black Land Rover Freelander which left the road and struck the lamppost as it travelled along South View Road, towards Harper Lane in Yeadon.

Officers says he received medical treatment at the scene but sadly died soon after medics arrived. Anyone with any information should contact police on 101, quoting log number 1143 of October 111.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Leeds. It happened at about 5.05pm yesterday (Sunday), when a black Land Rover Freelander left the road and struck a lamp post as it travelled along South View Road, towards Harper Lane in Yeadon.

"The driver, a 74-year-old man, received medical treatment at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage which may assist is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using our LiveChat facility. The log reference is 1143 of October 11."

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