Man, 57, dies in two-car crash as woman rushed to hospital & man, 20, arrested

A MAN has died and a woman rushed to hospital following a horror two-car crash.

A suspect, aged 20, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Cops are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Pontefract, Yorkshire, on Saturday morning.

A 57-year-old man died at the scene and a woman, 60, suffered injuries not thought to be life threatening.

Police received a report at around 6am yesterday of a collision involving a blue Volkswagen Polo and a white Ford Eco Sport on the A628 Hemsworth Bypass, between the junctions of Southmoor Road and Brierley roundabout.

A 20-year-old man has been interviewed after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it.

Motorists who were in the area who have dashcams are asked to check whether they have captured any relevant footage.

Anyone with information can contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting log 0295 of October 24.