AN elderly man who died after being hit by a truck has been named.

Valentine Hannan, 81, was struck on Westgate, Heckmondwike, on Wednesday afternoon.

He was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries, but sadly died.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via the non-emergency number 101 quoting log reference 1007 of 08/01.

"Likewise, we would ask anyone with dash-cam footage or CCTV from the area during this time to get in touch."

The truck belonged to firm 24/7 Concrete and the driver volunteered to be interviewed by West Yorkshire Police.

Johnny Hunt, Operations Manager at the company, said: "Our first primary thoughts are with the family of the gentleman who passed from his injuries.

"The driver is too stressed to work and quite obviously we understand that.

"They've helped police with their enquiries and that's where it's at now.

"We're doing everything possible to support the employee, however our primary focus is on the gentlemen who has sadly passed.

"We're doing everything we can too to help police find out what happened."