Appeal: Serious Road Traffic Collision, Elland Road

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Leeds on Friday (31 August 2018).

The collision happened just before 8pm on Elland Road outside the football stadium and involved a pedestrian and a pedal-cyclist.

The pedestrian, a 36-year-old male, received a serious head injury in the incident and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The cyclist involved didn’t remain at the scene.

Emergency services attended and the road was closed for a short time.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to get in contact with police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Safer Roads Team on 101 or by using the West Yorkshire Police live chat facility, quoting log number 1759 of 31/08.