A deadly crash on the A650 near Drighlington has claimed one man’s life and left three people in police custody.
Speeding Audi RS3 Tears Into Fence
West Yorkshire Police rushed to Wakefield Road at 9:08pm last Saturday (24 January) after a blue Audi RS3 careered off the road and smashed into a fence. The 44-year-old driver died instantly at the scene. Two passengers walked away with minor injuries.
Investigators reveal the Audi was racing a grey Mercedes AMG E63 moments before the fatal crash.
Three Arrested Over Deadly Crash
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man, and a 41-year-old man in connection with the collision. The two younger suspects have been released on bail, but the 41-year-old remains in custody.
Police Launch Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
The Major Collision Enquiry Team is urging anyone who saw the Audi and Mercedes racing between Lockwood Way in Leeds and the crash site to come forward.
If you have dashcam footage or information, contact West Yorkshire Police at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or call 101, quoting reference 1326004718.
