Man killed in accident outside Wetherby race course

A man has died and another is fighting for his life after the pair were hit by a car outside Wetherby racecourse.

It happened at around 5pm on Saturday November 2nd as people left a race meet. The 65-year-old victim and a 52-year-old man were walking in a group when they were hit by a silver Mercedes car.

The 40-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The injured man was taken to hospital by air ambulance in a critical condition.