Lofthouse fatal crash: Man, 31, dies after car overturns between Leeds and Wakefield in early hours of New Year's Day
A man has died after his car overturned on a rural road between Leeds and Wakefield in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Police were called at 2.16am yesterday (January 1) to reports that a black Vauxhall Astra had overturned in Lofthouse on Ouzlewell Green near to the junction of Cemetery Lane.
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A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “On arrival a 31 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are investigating and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision involving one vehicle and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have been driving through with dashcam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options through the LiveChat page quoting log 272 of January 1