Alan Tankard, aged 31, from Normanton, died following the collision on Wakefield Road, at around 11:20pm last night (Wednesday 13/4).
It took place after a black Honda Civic, which was heading North, collided with a push bike and then left the scene.
The Honda Civic was located abandoned a short time later. Two men were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous.
Anyone who witnesses the collision or the circumstances leading up to it is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 referencing log 2038 of April 13,.or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 08000 555 111.
Thursday 14 April, 2022
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail to stop collision incident in Normanton which left a cyclist with fatal injuries.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information or CCTV footage about an incident on Wakefield Road, Normanton at about 11.20pm on Wednesday 13 April.
It took place after a black Honda Civic, which was heading North, collided with a push bike and then left the scene.
Emergency services attended and found the rider, a man in his 30s, who had suffered fatal injuries.
The Honda Civic was located abandoned a short time later.
Two men were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are in police custody.
A number of road closures were put in place at the scene.
DCI Helen Steele and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Enquiries are ongoing this morning into what has clearly been a very serious collision in Normanton which has resulted in a man losing his life.
“The car involved failed to stop at the scene and two arrests have now been made in connection with the collision.
“We are appealing for anyone who has any information about the collision, footage of it, or who saw the bike or car in the moments leading up to the crash to contact us.
“Information can be given to HMET on 101 referencing log 2038 of April 13,.or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
It can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
