Man, 79, dies in hospital weeks after Leeds crash
A 79-year-old man has died in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries in a crash with a car in Leeds last month.
At around 9am on Tuesday (Aug 11), emergency services were called to Bellbrooke Avenue in Harehills following reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The crash, which happened close to Foundry Approach, involved a Toyota Auris and a 79-year-old man.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries which were described as life-threatening.
The driver, a 59-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He was later released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police have now confirmed that the 79-year-old pedestrian died in hospital on Wednesday (Sep 9).
The crash is now being investigated by West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team, which has issued a further appeal for witnesses.
A spokesperson for the force said: “If you witnessed it or have footage which may assist then please contact the team on our livechat facility or by calling 101, quoting reference 13260456415.”