A58 Wetherby Road Leeds crash: Police release update after man dies and four others hurt in accident

Emergency services were called to the scene near The Inn at Scarcroft pub on the A58 Wetherby Road at 6.25am on Monday. A silver Vauxhall Zafira and a blue Honda CR-V estate had collided near to the junction with Syke Lane.

A passenger in the Vauxhall, a man in his thirties from Leeds, was taken to hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead a short time later. The four other occupants of the Vauxhall - three men, aged 23, 28 and 47, and a 41-year-old woman - were taken to hospital for treatment.

The 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police said on Monday.

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed today that the man has been bailed pending further enquiries.

The Major Collision Enquiry Team wants to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or the movements of either vehicle in the time leading up to the crash. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone with relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone with information can contact the team via 101, quoting reference 13220572755, or use the online chat facility on the force website.