Overview
- The collision between an electric-assisted pedal cycle and a moped happened on Great Horton Road near Windermere Terrace on Friday, June 19, and the e-bike rider died in hospital the following day.
- The rider has been named locally as 22-year-old Joshua Oxley of Woodside, who friends say worked as a tyre fitter in Leeds and was well known in his neighbourhood.
- Police have arrested two men, aged 22 and 27, on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and have since bailed them pending further enquiries.
- Joshua’s family have launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and friends and neighbours have posted tributes describing him as kind-hearted and hard-working.
- The investigation remains live and police updates or charging decisions are expected next, with the case also highlighting the personal and financial toll on the victim’s family and community.