BYD driver, 67, fighting for life after horror three-car crash on A65

The EV collided with two other cars on the A65 Otley Road in Guiseley

A driver is fighting for life after a three-vehicle crash on a Leeds road.

The 67-year-old man was behind the wheel of a blue BYD Atto when it collided with two other cars on the A65 Otley Road in Guiseley yesterday morning (Wednesday, October 14).

He was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.

West Yorkshire Police said: "Our Roads Policing Unit is appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious injury collision in Leeds. It happened at about 11.15am yesterday (Wednesday) on the A65 Otley Road in Guiseley.

"A blue BYD Atto was travelling towards Leeds when it was in collision with a pink Fiat 500 and a blue Volkswagen Touran, close to Nuffield Gym.

"The driver of the Atto, a 67-year-old man, was taken to hospital, where he was found to have suffered a serious head injury. He remains there today, where his condition is said to be critical.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or what happened immediately prior to it, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or by using our LiveChat facility on the website.

"The log reference is 554 of 14 October. Anyone with footage that may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch."

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