Woman, 71, named after fatal Bradford crash as taxi driver arrested
Police have named a 71-year-old woman who died after a taxi crashed into a tree in Bradford.
At 10:17am on Saturday (Apr 11), police were called by the ambulance service to reports of a serious crash in Bradford.
The incident occurred on Thornton Road when a grey Toyota Pirus taxi crashed into a tree.
Despite medical attention the passenger of the taxi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have now confirmed the woman was 71-year-old Delia Sheridan.
The driver of the taxi, a 72-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Delia’s family have released a statement via police.
They said Delia was a “much-loved sister and aunt, taken away too soon. She will be sadly missed by the family.”
Police continue to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry team are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision or who may have dash cam footage to come forward.
“Information can be given via 101 or using the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 457 of 11 April.”