Family ‘absolutely devastated’ as tribute released to man who died in a collision near Wetherby
16 October 2025
Image of David Burral

Police have released the name of the man who died and a tribute from his family following a fatal collision near Wetherby.

David Barral, 63, was driving a white Aston Martin DBX SUV when he collided with a tree on the A58 Leeds Road between Bardsey and Collingham at 2.05pm on Tuesday, 13th October.

David was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

HIs family have released a photo of him and the following tribute:

“We are all absolutely devastated at the loss of the most wonderful man. Rest in peace David we all miss you so, so much and you will always fill our hearts. We love you.”

Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the incident to contact them, in particular anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the crash, or the car’s movements in the time leading up to it.

You can contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250591258.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.