Man arrested after woman dies in crash

Adam Laver
BBC News, Yorkshire
Google Google Maps screenshot of Bridgehouse Lane in Haworth. It is at the bottom of a steep stretch of road with two cars parked on the side of the road.Google
Police were called to Bridgehouse Lane on Sunday evening

An 81-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in a village popular with tourists.

West Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a collision on Bridgehouse Lane at the junction of Ivy Bank Lane in Haworth at 17:37 BST on Sunday.

A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

A spokesperson called for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact West Yorkshire Police.

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