18-year-old pedestrian killed in Leeds city centre crash

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Rowan Carty, 18, died after being hit by a BMW on Park Lane in Leeds on Friday night.

Rowan Carty, 18, from Beeston, died after being hit by a BMW i40 M50 on Park Lane in Leeds city centre just after 21:10 on Friday. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. The crash occurred near the split for the A58 entry slip road, with the BMW travelling away from the city centre at the time. It stopped near the scene.

West Yorkshire Police arrested three men on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving: two aged 22 and one aged 24. They have been bailed pending further inquiries. Officers also established that a silver Toyota Yaris T-sport was present in the area at the time of the collision. Both vehicles have been recovered.

Rowan's family said: "We would like to thank members of the public and emergency services for their efforts in trying to save Rowan's life. Our hearts are broken. Please respect our privacy at this difficult time." Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Teenage pedestrian killed in Leeds city centre crash named as family say their 'hearts are broken'Three men have been arrestedYorkshire Evening Post · 19 Oct, 16:32
• 'Our hearts are broken': Family pay tribute to teenager, 18, who died in Leeds city centre crashThe heartbroken family of an 18-year-old pedestrian who died following a crash in Leeds city centre have thanked members of the public and emergency services who tried to save his life.Yorkshire Post · 19 Oct, 15:57
• Teenage pedestrian killed in crash namedPolice renew their appeal for witnesses after an 18-year-old pedestrian was killed on Friday night.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 19 Oct, 15:53

In this story: Rowan Carty · West Yorkshire Police · Leeds · Beeston

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