Woman left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by reversing car in Headingley road

Police have issued an appeal after a woman was hit by a reversing car in Leeds on Friday afternoon, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

By Alex Evans

Published 18th Jan 2020, 10:31 BST

Updated 18th Jan 2020, 10:31 BST

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The collision happened at about 2.30pm on Shaw Lane in Headingley, at the junction with Grove Lane.

A blue VW Passat reversed when it hit a woman.

The pedestrian, aged in her 80s, suffered life threatening injuries and is currently in hospital in a serious condition.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident including those with dashcam footage.

Information can be passed to PC 6619 Miller of the Roads Policing Unit via 101 Live Chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101LiveChat.

Alternatively, you can call 101. Anyone contacting the police about this collision is asked to quote log 1047 of 17/01.