Quad bike involved in serious collision Bradford - murder investigation

Описание: Friday 4 June 2021

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of an 18-year-old in a fatal road traffic collision in Bradford.

Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are appealing for witnesses as active enquiries continue into an incident on Broadstone Way, Bradford on Thursday evening (June 3).

At approximately 16.09pm yesterday police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision at the location.

The incident occurred when a vehicle, believed to be a silver Ford Focus collided with a quad bike.

The passenger of the quad bike, an 18-year-old male, suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver, a 19-year-old male was taken to hospital and remains in a serious condition.

Two males aged 19 and 30 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nicholson of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have launched a murder investigation regarding what has clearly been a very serious fatal collision in Bradford and are carrying out a number of active enquiries today.
“Two arrests have been made and there are further people we are seeking to identify and speak with regarding potential involvement in this matter.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or that may have dash cam footage, in particular of the silver Ford Focus to contact the police,

“Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13210276071. Information, CCTV and video images which could assist enquiries can also be uploaded to our Major Incident Public Portal for Operation Parryfield at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/13XM...

"Finally information can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. "