Stanningley Road death: Tributes to 62-year-old Terence Russell who died at bus stop destroyed in crash

A man who died at a bus stop destroyed in a crash has been named as Terence Russell.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 22nd Nov 2023, 13:02 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2023, 13:02 BST

Terence Russell known as Terry, 62, died after a black Mitsubishi Shogun destroyed a bus stop on Stanningley Road at around 3.13pm on Monday November 20.

Two other pedestrians were treated for minor injuries.

His close friend Joanne has paid tribute to Terry and said: “Goodnight and god bless, rest in peace Tezza.

Terence Russell known as Terry, 62 died after a black Mitsubishi Shogun was in collision with a bus stop on Stanningley Road at around 3.13pm on Monday 20 November.Terence Russell known as Terry, 62 died after a black Mitsubishi Shogun was in collision with a bus stop on Stanningley Road at around 3.13pm on Monday 20 November.
Terence Russell known as Terry, 62 died after a black Mitsubishi Shogun was in collision with a bus stop on Stanningley Road at around 3.13pm on Monday 20 November.

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The driver of the black Mitsubishi Shogun - a 57 year old man – was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He’s been bailed pending further enquiries on that offence.

The driver was also arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs - he’s been released without charge.

Stanningley Road was closed for more than 24 hoursStanningley Road was closed for more than 24 hours
Stanningley Road was closed for more than 24 hours

Officers would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident or the Mitsubishi Shogun driving prior to the collision to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 964 of 20 November.

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