Man arrested after fatal collision on Hemsworth Bypass

Police said the 20-year-old man was arrested after a 57-year-old man died following the collision between two cars on the A628 Hemsworth Bypass at around 6am on Saturday October 24.

The collision involved a blue Volkswagen Polo and a white Ford Eco Sport.

It happened on Hemsworth Bypass between the junctions of Southmoor Road and Brierley roundabout.

Police said a 57-year-old man suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

A 60 year old woman was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police said a 20 year old man has been interviewed after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it.

"Motorists who were in the area who have dashcams are asked to check whether they have captured any relevant footage.”

Anyone with information can contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting log 0295 of 24 October.