Dewsbury Road Beeston: Teenage boy fighting for his life as man arrested after crash outside Leeds pub
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The 16-year-old, who is in a critical condition in hospital, suffered serious injuries following the collision outside The Broadway pub on Dewsbury Road, Beeston.
It happened at about 6.30pm yesterday (April 28).
In a statement issued today (Saturday), West Yorkshire Police said a 22-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody.
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Hide AdThe boy was a passenger in a silver Skoda Fabia, which was involved in the collision with a black Nissan Xtrail, the statement said. The two drivers and two other passengers suffered “slight injuries” in the crash.
Police have appealed to anyone who saw the crash or the vehicles in the time leading up to it, especially those with dashcam footage, to contact the Roads Policing Unit via 101 quoting reference 13230235900 or online via the 101 Live Chat website.