Four-month-old child dies after horror crash between van and taxi

  • Collision concerned a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris in Rodley, Leeds

A four-month-old child boy has died after being concerned in a collision between a automobile and a taxi.

Several folks together with the toddler had been rushed rushed to hospital following the incident involving a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris in Rodley, Leeds on Monday night.

The child died on Wednesday after affected by life-threatening accidents.

The 54-year-old male driver of the Vivaro was arrested on suspicion of inflicting critical harm by harmful driving, earlier than being launched on bail yesterday for enquiries to proceed.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police mentioned: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Horsforth New Road near Rodley.

A four-month-old baby boy has died in hospital after being involved in a collision between a van and a taxi

“Roads policing officers wish to converse with anybody who witnessed the collision between a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris on the A6120 Ring Road between Calverley and Rodley at about 4.55pm on Monday, February 12.

“It took place after the Vivaro, which was travelling northbound, was in a head on collision with the Toyota travelling in the opposite direction. A full road closure was put in place at the location while emergency services managed the incident.”

Anyone who noticed or has footage of the collision is requested to contact the Eastern Area Roads Policing Unit on 101 referencing police quantity 13240081077. Information may also be given on-line.