POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Huddersfield. 

The collision happened on Saturday December 3 at around 8pm and involved a silver Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian who was walking his dog on Park Road at the junction with Blackmoorfoot Road, Crossland Road. 

The pedestrian, David New, who was 58 and from Huddersfield suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he passed away as a result of his injuries. 

In a statement, David’s family said: “David was very much loved and will be missed by many people, not just his partner, family and friends, but everyone he worked with in the dog training club he ran for a number of years.

"He will be recognised by many people from taking his dog for walks in the local area.”

A police spokesperson said: "It is possible witnesses may not have realised the seriousness of the injuries sustained and officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. 

"The driver of the silver Ford Focus was arrested at the scene and has been released whilst the investigation remains ongoing. 

"Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are asking for anyone who saw the collision, or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident to contact them on 101 quoting log 1381 03/12/2022."

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