Overview
- On June 24 at 9:55 am, Khatija Umarji, 77, was struck by a Kirklees Council road sweeper on Commercial Street and pronounced dead at the scene
- A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail following a police interview
- Investigators from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact West Yorkshire Police
- Commercial Street remains cordoned off with road closures in place as shops in the area stay shut during the ongoing inquiry
- Kirklees Council has expressed condolences to the victim’s family and confirmed full cooperation with the police investigation as the community has laid floral tributes