A 54-year-old man was arrested
after the four-month-old boy died yesterday on Horsforth New Road near Rodley, West Yorkshire.
Emergency services rushed to the location after a baby and two
people were injured
A Vauxhall Vivaro van
travelling northbound came head-on with a Toyota Auris
on February 12.
The fatal
crash took place at about 4.55pm on the A1620 Ring Road between Calverley and
Rodley.
As a
result, a four-month-baby boy was left fighting for his life.
He was
then rushed to the hospital where he tragically passed
away on Wednesday.
Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also
taken to hospital for treatment.
The
collision caused a huge fireball in the middle of the road.
Highway
workers had to fully close the area while emergency services managed the
collision.
A
54-year-old male who was driving the
Vivaro was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous
driving.
He was
released on bail yesterday as the investigation continues.
Cops are now appealing for witnesses to
come forward.
West
Yorkshire Police said:
"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that will assist
this investigation is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on
101."
Users can
also provide information by using the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police
website - with 13240081077 as reference.
People
took to social media to react about the devastating news.
A
heartbroken user said: "My heart goes out to this boy’s family.
"I
live near here and bad driving and busting red lights is a daily occurrence.
When will you patrol as we never see police patrolling."
Another
added: "I travel that road regularly, looks like the van was in the wrong
lane. Horrific for anyone involved."
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