Man dies in crash with cement truck on West Yorkshire road
The fatal crash between a Toyota Land Cruiser and a cement truck took place at midday last Wednesday (January 22) on the A63 Selby Road, Micklefield. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "A man who died following a collision in Micklefield has been named as Robert Mitchell. "His family have released a photograph of the 75-year-old.
"The collision happened shortly after 12pm on Wednesday, January 22, when a red Toyota Land Cruiser, which Robert was driving, was involved in a collision with a white Renault cement truck on the A63 Selby Road, Micklefield. "The truck driver, a 41-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
"The Major Collision Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or footage that could assist their ongoing investigation into the collision.
"Information can be provided to the team via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log number 630 of January 22.