A tragic incident in Bradford resulted in the death of a male pedestrian and injuries to two others, including a child, after a car veered onto the sidewalk and struck them. The event occurred on Market Street in Bradford city center on a Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency services to respond at approximately 3:22 pm.
Reports indicate that a blue Nissan Qashqai accelerated from a traffic light, mounting the curb and colliding with a 31-year-old man, causing severe head injuries. Additionally, the vehicle hit a 50-year-old man in a wheelchair in the pedestrian zone. Despite medical attention, the 50-year-old victim passed away at the scene.
The 31-year-old victim is currently hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while a 13-year-old boy sustained minor injuries during the incident. A 30-year-old man from Bradford was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and other traffic violations. He has been released on police bail as investigations continue.
Detective Sergeant Nina Roper from West Yorkshire Police expressed the ongoing nature of the inquiries, emphasizing the severity of the incident that led to a loss of life and serious injuries. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, particularly the reason for the Nissan mounting the curb. Witnesses or individuals with footage of the event or the Nissan before the incident are urged to come forward to aid the investigation.
To provide information, individuals can contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team at 101 or online, referencing police reference number 13260396046.
