A MAN is said to be in a life threatening condition after a car crash in Leeds.

It happened at about 8.15pm yesterday on Rookwood Road in Osmondthorpe, when a Ford Focus hit several unoccupied vehicles which were parked. 

The driver of the Focus, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

A male who was suspected of making off from the vehicle was detained and was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm. 

Police are appealing for witnesses following the road traffic collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that will assist its investigation is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police website. 

The log reference is 1646 of 23 September.