A WOMAN in her 80s suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash.

The collision - which happened on Long Lee Lane, at the junction with Cherry Tree Rise in Keighley at 6.15pm - involved a female pedestrian and a Toyota Yaris.

The Yaris was travelling on Long Lee Lane towards Keighley town centre when the crash happened.  

The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information about the collision should contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or visiting www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat, quoting reference 13240162697. 

Full police statement

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Long Lee Lane, Keighley, which left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

"The collision happened at the junction with Cherry Tree Rise at 6.15pm last night and involved a Toyota Yaris and a pedestrian.

"The Yaris was travelling on Long Lee Lane towards Keighley town centre when the collision happened.  

"The pedestrian, a female aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video footage is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat, quoting reference 13240162697."