Arrest over fatal police-chase crash which killed woman
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a woman who was hit by a car in Leeds.
The incident happened on Beckett Street in Harehills on Thursday (Oct 29) morning and resulted in numerous road closures for much of the day. Police confirmed last night that a 36-year-old woman had died in hospital.
Detectives investigating the collision, which happened after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers and sparked a police-chase. The vehicle struck a pedestrian on Beckett Street and fled the scene, it was later found abandoned on Nippet Lane.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed on today (Oct 30) that a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.
Enquiries remain ongoing, the force added, while the IOPC have been made aware of the incident due to the police chase.
In an initial statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 9.50am this morning (October 29) a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road, Leeds.
“A pursuit was authorised and at 9.52am the Corsa was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, the driver failed to stop at the scene.
“Emergency medical attention was given by officers at the scene. The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, the woman died in hospital.
“The Corsa was then found abandoned on Nippet Lane, at least two people in the vehicle left the scene. The vehicle has been seized pending forensic examination.
“Enquiries are ongoing to locate the people in the vehicle.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police’s homicide and major enquiry team online or on 101, quoting incident number 414 of October 29.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.