A MOTORCYCLIST killed in a crash near the M1 in West Yorkshire was from Huddersfield.

The 34-year-old man died when his black Yamaha was in collision with a Mitsubishi Pajero on the A637 Huddersfield Road, West Bretton, at 6.15pm on Thursday.

It happened near Bretton Country Park and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has not yet been named.

The bike was travelling towards the motorway at Junction 38 and the four-wheeled drive car was being driven the other way.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision, or who saw either of the vehicles before the smash, to contact Wakefield traffic police on 01924 293746.