Police appeal as elderly woman suffers serious head injuries in York Road crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash seriously injured an elderly woman on York Road.

An 88-year-old pedestrian was hit by a blue Vauxhall Astra.

She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, but they are not believed to be life threatening.

The scene of the crash on York Road (Photo: Christina Howes)placeholder image
The scene of the crash on York Road (Photo: Christina Howes)

She remains in hospital being treated.

West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for anyone who saw the collision or may have dash cam footage to contact them.

You can contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility, quoting crime reference number 13200054339.

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