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Driver, 33, Arrested After Car Kills Pedestrian, 60, on Meltham Pavement

Police urge witnesses to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 2pm on Friday on Meltham Mills Road when a grey Skoda Fabia left the carriageway and struck two pedestrians on the pavement.
  • A 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman walking with him sustained minor injuries.
  • West Yorkshire Police arrested the Skoda driver, a 33-year-old man, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  • The investigation is being led by the Major Collision Enquiry Team, which is seeking dashcam, CCTV, or other relevant footage from the area.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via livechat quoting log reference 851 of November 21, and the deceased has not yet been named publicly.