The man made his way off the motorway afterward
West Yorkshire Police were called to the A1 at Ferrybridge Northbound between junction 41 and 42 at 4.40pm on Friday, February 9, after the pedestrian was struck by the HGV.
When the police arrived, the man was not there. Believing he may have run into the woods from the scene, officers launched an urgent search where they found him. The man was then found and taken to hospital for none life-threatening injuries.The police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian on the A1 yesterday.
"Officers were called at 16.40 to the A1 at Ferrybridge Northbound between junction 41 and 42 to reports an HGV had been in collision with a male. On arrival the man was not located and it was believed he left the motorway and made his way to nearby woods.Now, the police are hoping to speak with anyone who was on the motorway yesterday and who saw the man on the hard shoulder. If you have any information, you can contact the police by calling 101 quoting log 1165 of 9 February.