M62 crash victim is named

A YOUNG woman killed in a crash on the M62 this week has been named as Elizabeth Pickavance, 20, of Stanningley Road, Leeds.

Miss Pickavance died in the crash on Tuesday morning just before 6.45am.

It happened on the M621 when her silver Citroen Saxo car left the carriageway and collided with a tree. Part of the motorway was closed afterwards, causing major delays for cummuters.

She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries but later died.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Sgt Garry Alderson on 01924 292915 or 293047.