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Samuel Port

Man in his 20s dies after being hit by BMW on Bradford Road after getting off the bus

A man, in his 20s, died after a BMW hit him while he was crossing the road in Stanningley, near Leeds.

The incident happened on Bradford Road at about 2.26pm yesterday (Monday, April 11). A black BMW M2, which was travelling towards Pudsey, hit the young man after he got off a bus.

The late victim was given first aid and then medical attention but sadly confirmed to have died at the scene. The man driving the BMW M2 was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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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 remain in police custody at this time.

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

West Yorkshire Police DS Fiona Allan said: “We are continuing to investigate this very serious collision which has tragically resulted in a young man losing his life. We would like to speak with anyone who saw or has phone or dashcam footage of the collision or who saw the BMW M2 and BMW X5 in the moments before the collision.

“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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