A Huddersfield man dies in a crash on the M1, police have issued a statement

Police are appealing for information following the death of a driver in a fatal crash on the M1 yesterday.

West Yorkshire Police would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of a collision on the M1 northbound at around 8.25pm ​​on Sunday 19 May.

It happened after a gray Ford Ranger collided with the central reservation after crossing lanes as it approached the junction 41 inbound lane for Wakefield.

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Emergency services attended but sadly the driver, a 20-year-old man from Huddersfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A full investigation is underway into the circumstances of the incident and police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or has footage of the car from junction 42 of the M1 onwards.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Anyone who saw the car, has footage or can in any way assist the police investigation is asked to contact MCET on 101 quoting police reference 13240269114. Information can also be given online.” .

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