Killingbeck crash: Man fatally hit by car named by police

3 January 2022

News image — Louis Myers, 20, was fatally injured after he was hit by a car while crossing a road in Killingbeck

West Yorkshire Police Louis Myers — Louis Myers, 20, was fatally injured after he was hit by a car while crossing a road in Killingbeck

A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car as he crossed a road in Leeds has been named by police.

Louis Myers, 20, was fatally injured when he was struck by a blue Vauxhall Crossland while crossing the A64 York Road near to Moresdale Lane, in Killingbeck.

He died in hospital from his injuries shortly after the collision at about 17:20 GMT on Thursday.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

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