Appeal after man is seriously injured in collision near Colne

Monday, June 8, 2026

We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously injured in a collision near Colne.

The emergency services were called at 6.48pm yesterday (Sunday 7th June) to Skipton Old Road to a report of a collision.

Our officers attended and found that a Volkswagen Passat CC had collided with a stone wall and overturned.

A passenger in the car, a man in his early 20s, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital where he is in a critical condition.

The driver of the Passat, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries.

Det Sgt Matt Davidson from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the passenger in the car as he undergoes treatment and care in hospital for his injuries.

“As we investigate the collision, we are appealing for anyone who saw it happen or has dashcam footage from the area, to get in touch.

“From our enquiries we are aware that people saw the Passat being driven prior to the collision, while there were people who stopped at the scene to assist prior to the emergency services arriving.

“We ask those people to contact us if they have not yet spoken to officers.”

If you can help or have information, please contact 101 – quoting log 1177 of 7th June – or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]