POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman pedestrian died in a fatal collision on Elland Road in Leeds on Saturday evening.

The West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information about the incident on Elland Road, Leeds during the evening of Saturday.

The collision took place at about 7.30pm after a silver Ford Transit van was in collision with a 59-year-old woman who had just left the ice hockey stadium.

The van, which was heading in the direction of Elland Road police station, collided with the victim and hit a lamppost.

The victim was provided with medical attention at the scene but sadly passed away from her injuries a short while later.

A man and woman made off on foot from the silver Ford Transit involved.

A full road closure was put in place at the location while forensic work was carried out at the scene.

Extensive enquiries remain ongoing into the collision today.

Anyone who has dashcam or phone footage of the collision, of the vehicle or woman involved before it took place, or who has information which could assist enquiries is asked to contact MCET on 101 referencing police log number 1318 of December 11.

Information can also be given online at westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

 

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