Man pronounced dead after collision with lorry on A642 in Huddersfield

A man has died after a collision in Huddersfield in the early hours of today.

Police were called shortly after 2.30am this morning to a report of a collision between a man and a lorry on the A642 Lepton, heading towards Huddersfield.

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A642 Lepton.

The man died at the scene after suffering life-threatening injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the victim, notify his family, and determine the full circumstances of what took place, officers said.

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