Driver fails to stop after killing pedestrian in West Yorkshire
The driver of a black Seat Ibiza hit the man in Deighton Road at the junction with Browning Road in Huddersfield at 1.15am.
The driver, who had come from the direction of Leeds Road, failed to stop at the scene.
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The 34-year-old pedestrian was treated at the scene by paramedics, but shortly after was pronounced dead.
The Seat Ibiza was later found by police.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the crash – two 26-year-old women and a 28-year-old man, all from the Huddersfield area.
Police are continuing to investigate.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, saw the vehicles prior to or after the collision, or has any dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 116 of December 27.