Teen Dies in Midnight Smash on Leeds’ Woodhouse Lane
Tragedy hit Leeds when 18-year-old Owen Ford was killed in a serious collision just after midnight on Thursday, 5 March.
What Went Down?
West Yorkshire Police say a silver Toyota Prius, working as a private hire car, slammed into Owen at around 12:15am. Emergency crews rushed him to hospital, but he sadly died from his injuries on Saturday, 21 March.
Driver Arrested and on Bail
The 55-year-old Leeds man behind the wheel was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released on bail as police continue their probe.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Footage
The Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET) want anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam, CCTV, or mobile footage to come forward. Your help could be vital in piecing together what happened.
Call MCET on 101 quoting log 21 of Thursday 5 March, or reach out via LiveChat online.
