Pedestrian killed after being hit by van in Leeds

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a van in Leeds.

Kath Bichard, 75, was struck by a silver coloured Vauxhall Vivaro van at 5.30pm on Monday, November 4.

The family of Kath Bichard have released this photograph. Photo provided by Wewst Yorkshire Police.placeholder image
The family of Kath Bichard have released this photograph. Photo provided by Wewst Yorkshire Police.

The van was reversing when it crashed into her on New Forrest Way in Middleton.

She suffered a serious head injury during the incident.

Kath, who is from Leeds, died on Wednesday evening.

Detective Sergeant Fiona Allan of the Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: “I am appealing for anyone who saw the incident and / or who may have dash cam footage of the incident to come forward”“

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting log 1484 of 4 November.

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