Appeal issued after serious collision involving wrong-way driver on M1

Police investigating a collision on the M1 near Wakefield in which a car was driven the wrong way on the northbound carriageway have issued details of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

David Nutall, aged 38 and from the Rotherham area of South Yorkshire, is wanted on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle following the incident which took place shortly after 11pm on September 11, near Junction 41 of the motorway.

A blue Kia Proceed was driven the wrong on the northbound carriageway after failing to stop for police and collided with a red Dacia Sandero.

The driver of the Dacia, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are still being treated as potentially life changing.

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Police want to speak with David Nutall,.

A 18-year-old man, 15-year-old girl and a woman aged 30 were arrested at the scene and have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Nutall is described as a white male, about 5ft 10ins tall, of stocky build, with brown hair.

Anyone who knows of Nutall's whereabouts or has information which may assist in locating him is asked to contact the West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13260519370.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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