Woman fighting for her life after being hit by car in Leeds street

West Yorkshire Police are investigating after an elderly woman was hit by a silver Skoda Octavia in Moorland Drive yesterday. It happened at 3.40pm as the driver turned onto the road from Harrogate Road.

The woman, who is in her 90s, was hit by the car and has suffered serious, life-threatening head injuries. She is currently in hospital fighting for her life.Now, police are urging any witnesses or people with video footage to get in touch urgently. In a statement, a force spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision in Leeds yesterday afternoon in which an elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries.

"The pedestrian, aged in her 90s, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital where her condition is described as life threatening." Contact the force on 101 or visit the live chat here, quoting reference 13240318549, with information. Get all the latest and breaking crime news in Leeds by signing up to our Crime and Punishment newsletter here.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Growing amount of evidence on impact of leaving the EU is hard to ignoreFrom: Richard Wilson, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
Source: The Yorkshire Post - 🏆 39. / 66 Read more »

‘Ribbons’ sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women set to be installed near Leeds PlayhouseA striking sculpture will celebrate hundreds of inspirational women after permission was granted for its installation.
Source: LeedsNews - 🏆 48. / 63 Read more »

How will Labour deliver change if it isn’t willing to discuss the elephant in the room?From: Jas Olak, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
Source: The Yorkshire Post - 🏆 39. / 66 Read more »

Leeds United pay respects to Rob Burrow after Leeds Rhinos legend dies aged 41Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow has passed away aged 41.
Source: LeedsNews - 🏆 48. / 63 Read more »

Leeds buses: National Express announces new route from Leeds to Birmingham and LondonNational Express has announced a new bus route connecting Leeds to Birmingham and London.
Source: LeedsNews - 🏆 48. / 63 Read more »

The Tetley: I toured the new pub in Leeds that is championing Yorkshire beer after Kirkstall Brewery takeoverA renowned building in Leeds is open once again as a Leeds-favourite brewery takes over.
Source: LeedsNews - 🏆 48. / 63 Read more »