Girl, 16, dies after suspected hit-and-run in as man arrested

A 16-year-old girl has died after police believe she was the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Wakefield, with a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

At around 8.33pm on Tuesday (Sep 29), officers were called to Rooks Nest Road by the ambulance service following reports that a 16-year-old girl had been found lying in the road close to a bus stop.

The teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a full investigation was launched by West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team to establish how she had been injured.

She died from her injuries in hospital on Saturday (Oct 3).

Police now believe the girl was the victim of a fail-to-stop crash.

In the early hours of Monday (Oct 5), a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.

Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Elly Buchanan, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the girl’s family, and we are supporting them at this horrendous time.

“Through our investigation we now believe that she was the victim of a road traffic collision, where the vehicle failed to stop at the scene, however our investigation remains ongoing.

“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to come forward and speak with us.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or through the force's Live Chat service, quoting reference 13260555273.

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