A 50-year-old man has died and two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured after a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians in Bradford city centre on Sunday afternoon.
Incident on Market Street
Emergency services were called to Market Street at around 3.22pm on 13 July 2026. A blue Nissan Qashqai reportedly moved off from traffic lights and mounted the kerb, hitting three pedestrians in the pedestrianised area.
The car struck a 31-year-old man, who suffered serious head injuries, and a 50-year-old man in a wheelchair. The 50-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The 31-year-old remains in hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. A 13-year-old boy sustained minor injuries.
Arrest and Investigation
A 30-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and other traffic offences. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Nina Roper of West Yorkshire Police said: "Multiple enquiries remain ongoing into this very serious incident which has sadly resulted in a man losing his life, and another man suffering serious injuries. We are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision, including why the Nissan mounted the kerb, and would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of what happened or of the Nissan beforehand."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101 or online, quoting reference number 13260396046.
