Appeal: Serious road collision on Garnet Road, Beeston

Appeal: Serious Road Collision on Garnet Road, Beeston.
Thursday 6 October, 2016.
west york policePolice are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision in Leeds where an 11-year-old was injured. The incident happened on Garnet Road near to the junction with Dewsbury Road at 3:45pm on Wednesday (5 October 2016).

A blue Citroen C3 turned right from Dewsbury Road onto Garnet Road and collided with an 11-year-old pedestrian. The boy suffered serious injuries and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for medical treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

 

PC Sarah Miller of the Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support team, said:

“This was a serious incident where an 11-year-old has been seriously injured and I would like to appeal to members of the public who may been in the area at the time and have any information to pass onto the police to help with our investigation.

“Anyone with any information or witnessed the collision is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting log number 0971 of 5 October.”