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77-Year-Old Woman Killed in Collision With Road Sweeper in Batley

Following the release of the driver on bail, West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witness testimony, dashcam footage.

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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