Man charged after woman dies in Leeds police-chase crash
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 17:41 · Archive
A 19-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman died in a collision in Leeds on Thursday. The incident occurred at 9.52am on Beckett Street when a black Vauxhall Corsa struck a 36-year-old pedestrian who later died in hospital.
Harry Gyamsie-Perah, of Coldcotes Garth, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning. He was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, failing to stop after a road accident and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 27 November.
A police pursuit of the Corsa had been authorised a short time before the collision. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is independently investigating the circumstances of that pursuit.
Detectives believe at least two other people were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are urging any occupants to come forward to assist with enquiries.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact them via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260615046.
How it is being reported
- Man charged over fatal Leeds police-chase crash that killed 36-year-old womanPolice believe two other people were in the carYorkshire Evening Post · 31 Oct, 11:32
- Name emerges of man charged with causing death crash in West YorkshireA 19-year-old man has appeared at court this morning after being charged in connection with a fatal collision in West Yorkshire on Thursday.Telegraph & Argus · 31 Oct, 11:13
- Arrest over fatal police-chase crash which killed womanA man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a woman who was hit by a car in Leeds.Yorkshire Post · 30 Oct, 12:34
- Everything we know so far about fatal Leeds police-chase crash as man arrestedPolice have arrested a 19-year-old manYorkshire Evening Post · 30 Oct, 11:31
In this story: Harry Gyamsie-Perah · Leeds · West Yorkshire · Independent Office for Police Conduct
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