Castleford: Grandfather Dies in Hit and Run on Barnsdale Road

A family is grieving the loss of Brian McClure. He died after a car hit him. Brian was 74 years old. The accident occurred on February 18th at 2:43 PM on Barnsdale Road in Castleford, just past the bridge.

Brian’s family shared a loving statement, calling him a wonderful man. He was a husband, father, and grandfather who was kind, warm, and loving. His loss will be felt deeply, and his life ended too soon.

Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They also suspect he drove while over the limit, but he is out on bail while they investigate.

The car that hit Brian did not stop and was heading from Castleford toward Allerton Bywater. Police are asking for help from anyone who saw the crash or the car before or after. They also request any dashcam or CCTV footage.

Call 101 with information or report online, referencing case number 13250095351. West Yorkshire Police need your assistance, as any details could be helpful.