FATAL COLLISION Man Dies in Fatal Crash in Batley Overnight

Tragedy struck Batley early Sunday morning when a man died after crashing his car in a solo collision. West Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Red Vauxhall Astra Crashes Into Wall and Pole

At around 2am on March 15, a red Vauxhall Astra was travelling along Cross Bank Road towards Carlinghow Lane when it left the road and smashed into a wall and a telegraph pole near Coal Pit Mews.

The driver, a 36-year-old Batley man, was critically injured in the crash and later died in hospital. No other vehicles were involved.

Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

West Yorkshire’s Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating the incident and wants to hear from anyone who saw the crash or the car driving in the area beforehand.

“Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Batley,” a spokesperson said.

“Anyone with information, especially dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to get in touch.”

To report information, call 101 quoting reference 13260150097 or visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.

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