Keith Elliott, 64, was riding a three‑wheeled Harley‑Davidson motorbike along Odsal roundabout towards Rooley Avenue at around 2.15pm on Thursday afternoon when it was involved in a collision with an Audi A4 travelling in the opposite direction.
Mr Elliott received immediate medical attention at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later, the force has said.
Police confirmed that the driver of the Audi, a 32‑year‑old man, has been spoken to as part of the investigation.
Floral tributes (Image: T&A)
The Major Collision Enquiry Team is now appealing for witnesses who either saw the collision itself or witnessed the events leading up to it.
Officers examine a three‑wheeled Harley‑Davidson motorcycle at the scene, with the road cordoned off for investigation. (Image: Mike Simmonds)
What have police said
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police investigating a fatal collision in Bradford have released details of the man who sadly died in the incident.
“Keith Elliott, who was 64, was riding a three-wheeled Harley Davidson motorbike along Odsal roundabout towards Rooley Avenue at around 2.15pm yesterday (Thursday) when it was in collision with an Audi A4 car travelling in the opposite direction.
“Mr Elliott received immediate medical attention but was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.
“The Audi driver, a 32-year-old man, has been spoken to by police.
“The Major Collision Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the collision and is appealing for anyone who witnessed it, or the events leading up to it to contact them on 101, or by using the livechat facility on our website, quoting reference 13260173619.
The team are also keen to hear from anyone who has footage that may assist their investigation.”
Community answers
Pay your tributes to Keith Elliott
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From Community contributor
Share your tribute hereI’ve known Keith from our schooldays at Wyke and have been mates since.
A truly top lad and a proper bloke!
He lived life to the full and was always up for a laugh.
Still stunned by this, can’t believe it.
From Sandra Rouse
Share your tribute hereSo very sad and shocked to hear this news. We’ve known Keith for many years. A lovely, hard working guy. RIP Keith 💔
From Molvi Munir
Share your tribute hereKeith used to pass and stop now and again by the local mosque and would always have time to say hello and generally have a conversation. This is the reason a private considerable fund from the mosque will go towards his family or next of kin.
From Christine brett
Share your tribute hereSo sad, condolences to his family..RIP Keith..