Urgent Appeal After Pensioner Hit by Van in Huddersfield

Police are hunting witnesses after an 84-year-old man was slammed by a Mercedes box van in Huddersfield.

The crash happened at 4.56pm yesterday (5 November) at the busy Woodhead Road and Lockwood Road junction. The elderly pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Police Want Your Eyes and Dash Cams

Officers are desperate to hear from anyone who saw the smash, or spotted the van or pedestrian before the collision.

Got dash cam footage? Police want to see it.

If you witnessed the incident, ring 101 or use the police contact options now. Your info could save a life.

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