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Man arrested after pedestrian dies in lorry crash

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A woman was found dead in Neville Road, Bradford, on Wednesday

A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a lorry in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police said the victim, a 77-year-old woman, was hit by a HGV on Harrogate Road at 17:35 BST on Wednesday.

Police said the woman was then carried by the vehicle to Neville Road more than three miles (5km) away, where her body was later discovered.

A 55-year-old man had since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was bailed pending further inquiries, a police spokesperson said.

Police are appealing for anyone with relevant footage to come forward and are especially keen to speak to the drivers of a red Ford Max, grey Skoda SUV, a silver Toyota and a white SUV.

Det Insp Paul Conroy said: "This is an extremely upsetting incident involving an elderly pedestrian in Bradford.

"Our thoughts go out to the family who are being supported by specially trained officers."

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