The 46-year-old victim, named locally as father-of-two John Harrison, was walking across Wakefield Road, East Bowling, when he was struck by an Audi S3 which then went out of control, crashing into safety barriers and catching fire on Sunday night. Police were last night continuing to question two men who were arrested shortly after the incident, which happened near a pedestrian crossing by Lorne Street. The pair, aged 25 and 18, who were travelling in the Audi, were being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Councillor Mohammed Jamil (Con, Bowling and Barkerend) said it was crucial that safety issues on the busy arterial route were addressed before anybody else was killed or hurt.
He said: “We don’t want more deaths and injuries as a result of this road not being given attention by this committee. Bradford East Area Committee needs to take this more seriously now and we would like to see this included in the next agenda.
“We have been telling them for quite a few years and this has been ignored.”
Councillor John Robertshaw (Con, Bowling and Barkerend) said: “The speed limits are not adhered to by many drivers because it’s a three-lane carriageway.
“Wakefield Road needs to be addressed, that is a big priority. For residents it’s a death trap."
Section of Wakefield Road (A650) where tighter safety measures are wanted.
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