Driver flees after Skoda flips onto roof in Leeds rush hour crash
A man fled the scene after a car was involved in a series of crashes during rush hour in Leeds, and flipped onto its roof after striking a double decker bus.
On Thursday (Feb 12), at 8:40am, police responded to reports that a blue Skoda Fabia had crashed into vehicles on Savins Mill Way, Leeds before driving off at speed onto Kirkstall Road and then heading towards Leeds city centre.
The blue Skoda Fabia was involved in a further crash on Canal Road, close to the junction with Pickering Street, at around 8.45am.
Police reported the car had been overtaking a line of slow-moving vehicles in the Leeds bound carriageway, and failed to stop after making contact with other cars.
The Skoda Fabia was then driven the wrong way from Jack Lane along the A61 in the direction of the M621 Junction 4 where it drove through traffic.
It collided with numerous vehicles before again failing to stop.
At 08.50am police received calls regarding a crash on Dewsbury Road, Beeston.
It was reported a blue Skoda Fabia had crashed into vehicles before flipping onto its roof and coming to rest after striking a double-decker bus.
The male driver of the car, described as wearing a black puffa style coat, then fled the scene.
No one was injured in the crashes.
Police have launched an appeal for anyone who may have any information or any witnesses to come forward.
Inspector Claire Gray of the Roads Policing Unit, said; “A number of enquiries remain ongoing into this series of incidents in Leeds in which a Skoda Fabia has clearly been driven in a dreadful and dangerous manner.
“It is fortunate no-one was seriously injured, and I want to make clear all possible enquiries are being conducted to identify and locate the driver.
“Anyone who saw or has footage of the incidents is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or online at https://www.westyorkshire.policeuk/livechat referencing police log 316 of 12 February.”