The incident, at a bus stop along Stanningley Road yesterday at around 3pm, saw police rush to the scene at the junction with Armley Ridge Road.
Officers had been told that a vehicle had crashed into a bus stop.
A spokesperson later said that a 62-year-old man had been pronounced dead at the scene, while two other pedestrians were taken to hospital with injuries.
The 57-year-old driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs. This morning, police confirmed that he was still being held in custody.
The scene at Stanningley Road is still in place and enquiries are ongoing. The force is also continuing an appeal for information and witnesses as reported last night. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by calling 101 or using the force’s Live Chat facility quoting log 964 of 20 November.
Here are the latest pictures from the scene –
1. Stanningley Road crash
Police confirmed this morning that the 57-year-old driver who was arrested yesterday remains in custody. The scene at Stanningley Road is still in place and enquiries are ongoing. The force is also continuing an appeal for information and witnesses as reported last night. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Stanningley Road crash
Teams from West Yorkshire Police were at the scene this morning where they appeared to be using apparatus to sweep through grass near to where the collision happened. Photo: James Hardisty
3. Stanningley Road crash
The crash resulted in the death of a 62-year-old pedestrian as two more casualties were taken to hospital for their injuries to be treated. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Stanningley Road crash
The shattered bus stop could be seen this morning which appears to have been completely destroyed during the incident. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Stanningley Road crash
Following the incident, road closures were put in place along Stanningley Road near to the junction with Armley Ridge Road. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Stanningley Road crash
There were bus diversions in force yesterday evening, while drivers were told to avoid the area. Photo: James Hardisty