Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 12:50hrs
The truck driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released on bail
A man who sadly died following a collision in Leeds last week has been named by Police.
In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said:
“A man who died following a collision in Micklefield has been named as Robert Mitchell.
His family have released a photograph of the 75-year-old.
The collision happened shortly after 12pm on Wednesday, 22 January, when a red Toyota Land Cruiser, which Robert was driving, was involved in a collision with a white Renault cement truck on the A63 Selby Road.
The truck driver, a 41-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The Major Collision Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or footage that could assist their ongoing investigation into the collision. Information can be provided to the team via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 630 of 22 January.”
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