Teenage girl dies after being found seriously injured on West Yorkshire road

 <i>(Image: West Yorkshire Police)</i>

(Image: West Yorkshire Police)

A teenage girl who died after being found seriously injured on a road in Wakefield has been named as 16-year-old Nadia Mucha.

Nadia was found lying in the road on Rooks Nest Road at around 8.33pm on September 29.

She was taken to hospital for treatment but died four days later.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving on Monday, October 5, as part of the ongoing investigation.

He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Comment from police

Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Elly Buchanan, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said:

"We are continuing to support Nadia's family through this horrific time and are working at pace to find them the answers they deserve.

"Our investigation is still ongoing and we urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak with us so that we can bring justice for Nadia's family."

West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is leading the investigation and is continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.