Pensioner in her 70s dies in hospital after smashing into parked car in Leeds

The collision happened on Shadwell Lane, Moortown, at 12.15pm on Monday, June 19, close to the junction with High Moor Crescent.

A blue Suzuki Ignis travelling along Shadwell Lane, towards Harrogate Road, collided with a black Suzuki SX4 which was stationary and parked on the road. The collision then caused the Ignis to roll before coming to a stop on its side.

The driver of the Ignis, a female aged in her 70s, was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries yesterday.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the tragedy.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the circumstances leading up to it, or anyone who may have video footage of it is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team by calling 101, or go online to the live chat, quoting reference 202306190717.