A man in his 70s suffered a broken hip after a collision on the Aire and Calder canal towpath near Skelton Grange Road in Stourton. West Yorkshire Police have released an image and a description of an e‑bike rider who left the scene.
Collision on towpath near Skelton Grange Road at about 12:30pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026 involved an e‑bike and a pedal cycle.
Police released an image and describe the e‑bike rider as a male in his late teens to early 20s, wearing all grey clothing and a face covering.
Anyone with information should contact West Yorkshire Police Eastern Area Roads Policing Unit via live chat or 101, quoting reference 13260541840.
# What happened
Police say a collision took place on the Aire and Calder canal towpath in the Stourton area of Leeds at about 12:30pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. The incident occurred near Skelton Grange Road and involved an e‑bike and a pedal cycle.
The rider of the pedal cycle, a man in his 70s, was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance. He has received treatment for a broken hip.
The e‑bike rider left the scene after the collision. West Yorkshire Police have issued an image of the e‑bike rider and want to speak with anyone who recognises them.
# Who the police want to speak to
The e‑bike rider is described in the police release as:
Police have released an image alongside that description and are asking the public for help identifying the rider or providing details about their movements in the area around the time of the collision.
# How to report information
If you recognise the person in the images or saw someone matching the description in the area at the time, contact the Eastern Area Roads Policing Unit via West Yorkshire Police live chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101. When you call, give the reference number 13260541840.
The police release also urges the e‑bike rider to come forward directly to assist with enquiries.
# Local context and source
This account is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police and was published by South Leeds Life. The collision happened on the canal towpath used by pedestrians, cyclists, and other towpath users in the Stourton area.
# Practical implications for towpath users
Towpaths can be narrow and shared by multiple users. This incident shows how collisions can lead to serious injury for older pedestrians and cyclists. Police enquiries are focused on locating the e‑bike rider who left after the collision.
# What to look for
If you review the released image or remember seeing someone matching the description near Skelton Grange Road around midday on 22 September, note any additional details such as direction of travel, any companions, or the e‑bike appearance. These details can help police link the image and description to a person or vehicle.
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