A 75-year-old man who was seriously injured in a hit and run has died after spending three days in hospital.

The elderly pedestrian was injured around 9.05pm on Monday, January 13, as he crossed the junction of Leeds Bradford Road and Swinnow Lane, near Stanningley Park.

A 31-year-old man from Bradford has been arrested in connection with the collision and released on bail.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing while a Hyundai car has also been recovered for further tests. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The junction of Leeds Bradford Road and Swinnow LaneThe junction of Leeds Bradford Road and Swinnow Lane (Image: Newsquest)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the 101 Live Chat on the West Yorkshire Police website. 

The log reference is 1818 of January 13.

Police statement in full

In the latest statement, a spokesperson said: "Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses to a fail to stop collision in Leeds after the pedestrian who was seriously injured passed away in hospital.

"A 75 year old man from Leeds, died on 16 January- three days after the collision, which occurred as he crossed the road at the junction of Leeds Bradford Road and Swinnow Lane at about 9.05pm.

"A 31-year-old man from Bradford has been arrested in connection with the collision and has been released on bail for enquiries to continue.

"A Hyundai car has also been recovered for further tests. 

"Anyone with information that will assist this investigation is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat on the West Yorkshire Police website. 

"The log reference is 1818 of 13 January."

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