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STV News
22-05-2025
- STV News
Second Scot arrested in connection with death of teen in Leeds 'hit-and-run'
A second Scottish man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in England. Ashton Kitchen-White died after being struck by a red Ford Focus around 10.09pm on Middleton Ring Road near Beeston Park in Leeds on Friday. The car allegedly made off from the scene, leaving the 19-year-old to die at the roadside. Investigators issued an appeal for three men to come forward in connection with the incident. Regan Kemp, aged 26, from St Just, Penzance, and Liam Miller, aged 24, from Polbeth, West Lothian, were arrested after handing themselves in to police in their respective areas. Kemp has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, while Miller remains in custody. West Yorkshire Police Ashton Kitchen-White West Yorkshire Police Both were expected to be returned to West Yorkshire for interview. Macauley Martin, 26, from Livingston, was arrested in connection with the incident following a police appeal and also remains in custody. Ashton's family described the teen as 'one in a million' who was set to begin studying at Leeds University. Their statement read: 'Ashton Kitchen-White was indeed one in a million. Loved by all his family and friends alike, and adored by his brother and two sisters. 'At 19, he was about to embark on his journey to become a doctor at Leeds University. He loved going to the gym and combat sports. 'We cannot express the sheer devastation we all feel. Although his life was cruelly taken from us he will always be remembered for the absolutely beautiful soul that he was. 'The family would like to thank everyone for their support and outpouring of love and ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.' Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pintford or crime reference 13250275852 or online via Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Scotsman
West Lothian man arrested 5 days after fatal hit and run
A West Lothian man has been arrested in connection with a hit and run crash that claimed the life of a teenager in England. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... On Friday, May 16, Ashton Kitchen-White, 19, was struck by a red Ford Focus as he was crossing Middleton Ring Road in Leeds. The car failed to stop with police launching a public appeal following the hit and run. Two men later handed themselves in following the police appeal, with both subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. But West Yorkshire Police continued to appeal for information over the whereabouts of a third man, Macauley Martin, from West Lothian. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Macauley Martin, 26, from Livingston in West Lothian was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Leeds on Friday, May 16 | West Yorkshire Police Today (Thursday, May 22) a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: 'Macauley Martin, aged 26, from Livingston, West Lothian, who was the subject of a public appeal, has been arrested overnight in connection with the incident and remains in custody. Liam Miller, 24, also from West Lothian, remains in police custody after being arrested at an earlier date. Regan Kemp, 26, from Penzance, has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in relation to the collision and is due to appear in court today.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged after teenager killed in crash
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in a crash in Leeds. Ashton Kitchen-White, 19, died after he was struck by a red Ford Focus as he crossed Middleton Ring Road in Beeston Park on Friday. Regan Kemp, 26, of St Just in Penzance, has been charged and is due before Leeds magistrates later. Mr Kitchen-White's family said the teenager was "one in a million" and had been about to "embark on his journey to become a doctor at Leeds University". Two other men have also been arrested in relation to the incident. Liam Miller, 24, from Polbeth in West Lothian, and Macauley Martin, 26, from Livingston in West Lothian, remain in custody following a public appeal for information, West Yorkshire Police said. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. West Yorkshire Police
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian man still at large as police probe fatal hit-and-run horror
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police remain on the hunt for a West Lothian man wanted in connection with the death of a teenager in Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for information on Tuesday for help tracing three individuals following the death of Ashton Kitchen-White who was knocked down on Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton, on Friday, May 16. Following the appeal, two individuals, one of which was also based in West Lothian, handed themselves in to police. They have been arrested in connection with death by dangerous driving. However, 26-year-old Macauley Martin from Livingston remains on the run. Detectives are continuing to appeal for information to help trace Martin and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact 101 quoting Operation Pintford or crime reference 13250275852. Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or online via
Edinburgh Reporter
21-05-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Two men arrested but one still wanted after fatal crash in Leeds
Following yesterday's public appeal, two men have been arrested over the fail-to-stop collision in Leeds in which 19-year-old Ashton Kitchen-White was killed. Regan Kemp, aged 26, from St Just, Penzance, and Liam Miller, aged 24, from Polbeth, West Lothian, were arrested overnight after handing themselves in to police in their respective areas. Both have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in relation to the collision in Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton, on Friday, May 16, and are being returned to West Yorkshire to be interviewed. Detectives from West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for information to help them trace 26-year-old Macauley Martin, from Livingston, West Lothian, who remains wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in relation to the incident. Anyone with information in relation to Martin's whereabouts is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pintford or crime reference 13250275852 or online via Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or online via We are grateful to everyone who assisted in sharing yesterday's appeal and who contacted us with information. Like this: Like Related
