AN 18-year-old has died in hospital from injuries suffered in a crash on a major Bradford road.

The collision involved a motorbike - which had two males on board - and a red Vauxhall Corsa on Harrogate Road last Monday (October 28).

It happened following a police pursuit that had been authorised after the motorbike reportedly failed to stop for officers in the Eccleshill area at around 1.20pm.

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West Yorkshire Police notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) about the incident.

Following the crash, one of the males was taken to hospital having suffered life-threatening injuries.

The IOPC has now confirmed the 18-year-old, who was a passenger in on the motorbike, passed away in hospital yesterday.

The rider of the motorbike, another male, suffered serious injuries in the collision.

The IOPC independent investigation into the incident continues.

Full IOPC statement

A spokesperson said: “We have begun an independent investigation following a fatal collision on Harrogate Road, Bradford, involving a motorbike that had reportedly failed to stop for police.

"At around 1.20pm on October 28, the motorbike collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a member of the public.

"An 18-year-old man, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and we have since been informed he died on Wednesday (November 6).

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.

"The rider of the motorbike also suffered serious injuries in the collision.

"IOPC investigators have begun the process of gathering and reviewing evidence as we work to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident on October 28.”