Police appeal: Man, 31, dies after car overturns in Lofthouse

A man has died after his car overturned in Lofthouse yesterday (January 1).

Officers were called at 2.16am to reports that a black Vauxhall Astra had overturned on Ouzlewell Green near to the junction of Cemetery Lane.

On arrival, a 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

The accident happened on Ouzlewell Green near to the junction of Cemetery Lane in Lofthouse.placeholder image
The accident happened on Ouzlewell Green near to the junction of Cemetery Lane in Lofthouse.

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are investigating and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

They are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have been driving through with dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 272 of January 1.

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