Police investigating the fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Wednesday on Longfield Avenue have identified the victim as seven-year-old Jack Rooke from Golcar.
Authorities are still providing assistance to Jack’s parents and are also urging everyone to respect their privacy during this distressing period.
The incident took place on Wednesday, 30 August, around 6pm, at Longfield Avenue in Golcar. A collision occurred between a black BMW X4 and Jack.
The young boy was transported to the hospital with severe injuries, but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his thirties, was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death due to careless driving.
Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing, and the Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) is appealing to individuals who might have witnessed the collision or have information about the events leading up to it.
If you have any information about the incident or the events preceding it, please get in touch with MCET by dialling 101. Alternatively, you can utilize the live chat feature on the West Yorkshire Police website. When reaching out, please reference log number 1378 from 30 August.
Furthermore, anyone who possesses footage that could aid the investigation is encouraged to contact the team with the relevant material.
