Police name teenager who died after crash into wall in Yorkshire

Police have named the 19-year-old who died after a car crashed into a wall in Holmfirth last week.

At around 10:11pm on February 11, police responded to reports a silver Skoda Fabia had crashed into a wall in Holmfirth.

The incident occurred on Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge.

The 19-year-old passenger of the car was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

However, the teenager died from his injuries, in hospital, on February 13.

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Ashton Tomes | WYP

Police have now confirmed the passenger was 19-year-old Ashton Tomes.

Three 19-year-old men were arrested at the time of the crash and have all been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police continue to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw those vehicles prior to the collision or who may have dash-cam footage to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 1938 of 11 February.

“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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