Elderly man fighting for life after being hit by HGV in Halifax

An elderly man is fighting for life in hospital after being hit by a HGV, police said.

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following the crash in Greetland, Halifax.

It happened at 11.07am on Friday March 13 on Saddleworth Road near to the junction with Stainland Road and involved a pedestrian and a DAF HGV.

The pedestrian, an 86-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which are described as potentially life-threatening.

It happened at 11.07am yesterday (Friday 13 March) on Saddleworth Road near to the junction with Stainland Road and involved a pedestrian and a DAF HGV.placeholder image
It happened at 11.07am yesterday (Friday 13 March) on Saddleworth Road near to the junction with Stainland Road and involved a pedestrian and a DAF HGV.

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are investigating and want to hear from any witnesses or anyone with relevant footage.

You can contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting log 535 of March 13.

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