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A 57-YEAR-OLD man has been killed in a serious Bradford crash.

West Yorkshire Police was called to reports of a collision on Leeds Old Road, in the Thornbury area, at 6.42am by Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

It involved a vehicle and a 57-year-old male pedestrian.

The man was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after.

Residents in the area reacted in shock to the crash earlier this morning, telling the T&A that the man, who was only known to be injured at the time, was a much-liked gentleman who was a valuable part of his local community.

The driver of the vehicle had stopped at the scene following the crash.

They are helping officers with their investigation.

Officers put in place multiple cordons, including one near the scene of the crash, which took place outside a row of shops between Thornbury Grove and Thornbury Avenue.

A cordon remained in place at midday, and Leeds Old Road remained closed, at the junction with Killinghall Road. 

Police have now launched an appeal for witnesses.

If you saw the crash, have dashcam footage, or can help in any way, you should call police on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number 196 of January 21.

A full statement issued this afternoon by West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Leeds Old Road in Bradford this morning.

"Officers were called to Leeds Old Road at 6.42am by the ambulance service to reports a vehicle had been in collision with a pedestrian.

"The pedestrian, a 57 year old man, was taken to hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later.

"The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is helping police with enquiries.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 196 of 21 January."