One dead after crash on West Yorkshire road

A man has died after a crash on a road in Wakefield.

The 85-year-old driver was travelling along the A637 towards Midgley when his red Seat Arona crashed with a black BMW on the opposite carriageway close to Bank Farm on Saturday, November 23. West Yorkshire Police were called at around 12.30pm.

The Arona driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The BMW driver was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.

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A West Yorkshire spokesperson said: "The Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating this collision and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it, or assisted with incident at the scene.

"Officers would also be keen to hear from anyone who has footage that may assist this investigation.

"If you can help then please contact the team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. "

Quote 0764 of 23 November for reference.

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