A deadly smash on the A650 near Drighlington has left one man dead and three people in police custody.
Speeding Audi RS3 Slams Into Fence
West Yorkshire Police rushed to Wakefield Road at 9:08pm last Saturday (24 January) after a blue Audi RS3 careered off the road and crashed into a fence. The 44-year-old driver died instantly at the scene. Two passengers in the car escaped with minor injuries.
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Investigators reveal the Audi was racing a grey Mercedes AMG E63 just moments before losing control and crashing.
Three Held Over Fatal Collision
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man, and a 41-year-old man linked to the crash. The two younger suspects have been released on bail, while the 41-year-old remains in custody.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
The Major Collision Enquiry Team is desperate for anyone who saw the Audi and Mercedes racing between Lockwood Way in Leeds and the crash site to come forward.
