Ricky Wilson Injured In Hit And Run Incident

Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky Wilson has escaped with minor injuries after being hit by a car in a hit and run incident in Leeds city centre.

A statement on the bands official website revealed the news today and reads: “Ricky was hit by a car whilst walking across a pedestrian crossing in Leeds town centre mid evening on Sunday."

"He's the luckiest man alive, because he is still alive, it sounds daft, but a 'Ricky trademark jump' has probably saved his life.”

“The jump meant he was flipped over the top of the car, hitting the windscreen, rather than getting trapped under it. He was crossing on a green pedestrian light. Whether it was a joyrider, wreckless driving or drunk driving we still don't know.”

The bands forthcoming live dates in Holland and Germany will be unaffected by the accident.

The statement added: “Police are investigating - we'd like to thank the witnesses that have come forward so far. Ricky has escaped with minor injuries, a broken toe and bruising.”

Anyone with further information on the incident can call Leeds Police station on 0845 6060606 or 0113 241 3059.