Pensioner dies in Halifax after being hit by a reversing car and getting trapped underneath
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Halifax.
Emergency services were called at 14:54 yesterday (November 4) to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Burlington Street.
The car involved a Volvo XC90 was reversing on the road when the collision occurred.
A female pedestrian aged 86, collided with the car and became trapped underneath the vehicle.
She suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or saw the vehicle and driver prior to the collision.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log number 972 of 4 November.