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Lucy Marshall

Police release picture of man who died after being hit by BMW in Leeds as two arrested

A Leeds man who died after being hit by a BMW on the A647 Bradford Road has been named by police as Joshua Wilson.

The 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a black BMW M2 after getting off a bus on the busy road on Monday afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the A647 was brought to a standstill, with two drivers arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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The male driver of the M2 was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The driver of a grey BMW X5, which was believed to have been travelling in tandem with the M2, was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both have now been released on bail while police continue with enquiries.

Today West Yorkshire Police have shared a picture of Joshua in an appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information about the tragic death.

A statement said: "Police are now in a position to name the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Stanningley as enquiries into the crash continue.

Police closed A647 Bradford Road in Farlsey between Woodhall Lane and A6120 Ring Road Farsley (Dawsons Corner (YappApp)

"The Major Collision and Enquiry Team ( MCET) is continuing to appeal for information regarding the collision on Bradford Road which tragically resulted in the death of 26-year-old Joshua Wilson (26) from Leeds.

"The collision took place at about 2.26pm on Monday 11 April after a black BMW M2, which was travelling towards Pudsey, was in collision with Joshua while he was crossing the road. The male driver of the M2 was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

"The driver of a grey BMW X5, which was believed to have been travelling in tandem with the M2 was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both have now been released on bail pending continuing enquiries."

The force is keen to speak to anyone who saw or has video of the incident or who saw the BMW M2 and BMW X5 in the moments before Joshua was hit.

Anyone who has footage or information is asked to contact MCET on 101 referencing police log 0896 of April 11. Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

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