Appeal to identify drivers in crash investigation

Police said they wanted to identify the drivers of two cars spotted near the scene of the crash shortly before it happened

Police investigating a collision which left an e-bike rider seriously injured are asking for help identifying the occupants of two cars seen just before the crash.

The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was left with life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision which happened in Heckmondwike at about 21:30 BST on Wednesday 27 August.

Officers said they were keen to identify the occupants of a grey Seat Ibiza and what was thought to be a silver Skoda Citigo or Seat Mii, which were seen crossing Walkley Lane, from Station Lane to Church Street, seconds before the collision.

The crash, at the junction, involved the e-bike, a blue Ford Fiesta and a bicycle, West Yorkshire Police said.

A force spokesperson asked anyone who saw what happened, or who recognised the cars or knew their occupants, to get in touch.

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