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Second Victim Named After Car Plunges 100ft in Baildon

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 24-year-old driver on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and the inquiry remains ongoing.

Overview

  • An Audi A3 convertible left Hawksworth Road in Baildon on Monday, June 22 and fell about 100ft from the roadside, killing one person at the scene and leaving others injured.
  • Local reports and a JustGiving appeal set up by the Grains Of Hope Foundation identify the second victim as 23-year-old Imath Uddin Choudhury, and state he died on July 1 after more than a week in hospital.
  • West Yorkshire Police said the 24-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and that a 23-year-old passenger received minor injuries.
  • The fundraiser launched in the named victim's memory surpassed its £2,000 target and has become a focal point for local memorial messages and donations.
  • Police say their investigation is active and ongoing as they examine the crash circumstances and any potential charges will follow from that probe.