Woman killed by car fleeing police chase in Leeds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 18:09 · Archive

A 36-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car that was being pursued by police in Leeds.

A 36-year-old woman died after being hit by a car on Beckett Street in Harehills, Leeds, at 9.52am on Thursday, 29 October. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died from them. Minutes before the collision, West Yorkshire Police had spotted a black Vauxhall Corsa that failed to stop when signalled on Harehills Road. Officers authorised a pursuit. The Corsa struck the woman and the driver did not stop at the scene.

Emergency medical attention was provided by officers at the scene. The vehicle was later found abandoned on Nippet Lane, with at least two people having left it. The car has been seized for forensic examination. A large cordon was put in place and multiple roads were closed.

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating. West Yorkshire Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the vehicle before or after the incident, or who has dash-cam footage to contact them on 101 with reference 414 of 29 October. Due to prior police contact, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

How it is being reported

• Woman dies after being hit by car in Leeds as police launch searchPolice ask any witnesses to come forwardYorkshire Evening Post · 29 Oct, 17:52
• Leeds woman, 36, hit and killed by car being chased by police - full statementWest Yorkshire Police have released details of the tragedyLeedsLive · 29 Oct, 16:40

In this story: West Yorkshire Police · Leeds · Harehills · Independent Office for Police Conduct

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