Overview
- West Yorkshire Police said a grey Aston Martin DBX left the A58 between Bardsey and Collingham at about 2:05pm on 14 October and struck a tree.
- Barral was pronounced dead at the scene as the sole occupant of the vehicle, with no other cars involved, according to police.
- Images and reports from the scene describe a post‑impact fire that destroyed the SUV, though investigators have not stated a cause.
- The Major Collision Enquiry Team is appealing for witnesses and relevant footage to establish the circumstances of the crash.
- Family and Aviva issued tributes to the former UK & Ireland Life CEO, while a shopkeeper’s account that he appeared distressed shortly before the collision remains unverified.