West Yorkshire Police have shared details of a crash in Leeds

A 79-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash in Leeds.

At around 9am today (August 11), there was a crash involving a Toyota Auris car and a pedestrian on Bellbrooke Avenue in Harehills.

The 79-year-old man, a pedestrian, is now in hospital receiving treatment for his serious injuries.

The driver of the Toyota Auris, a 59-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The crash occurred on Bellbrooke Avenue in the Harehills area of Leeds. | Google Earth/James Hardisty

placeholder image — The crash occurred on Bellbrooke Avenue in the Harehills area of Leeds. | Google Earth/James Hardisty

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are appealing for information following a serious injury collision in Leeds. It happened at about 9am today (Tuesday) in Bellbrooke Avenue, Harehills and involved a Toyota Auris car and a pedestrian.

“The pedestrian, a 79-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which are said to be life-threatening.

“The driver, a 59-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

“The Roads Policing Unit is investigating the matter and is asking for anyone with information or footage to contact them via www.westyorkshire.police.uk. The reference is 13260456415.”