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BBC News
22-05-2025
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Man charged after teenager killed in Leeds crash
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in a crash in Kitchen-White, 19, died after he was struck by a red Ford Focus as he crossed Middleton Ring Road in Beeston Park on Kemp, 26, of St Just in Penzance, has been charged and is due before Leeds magistrates 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 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.
BBC News
21-05-2025
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Ashton Kitchen-White: Two arrested in connection with teenager's crash death
Police have arrested two men after a teenager was killed in a hit-and-run 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 Yorkshire Police said Regan Kemp, 26, from St Just, Penzance, and Liam Miller, 24, from Polbeth, West Lothian, were detained overnight. A third man, Macauley Martin, 26, from Livingston, West Lothian, is still being sought Both Mr Kemp and Mr Miller were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a force spokesperson added. Detectives from West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team continued to appeal for information to help them trace Mr Martin. Det Ch Insp James Entwistle said: "Now is clearly not a time for any misguided sense of loyalty to come above the needs of Ashton's heartbroken family."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".Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
20-05-2025
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Urgent appeal to trace three men over fatal Leeds hit-and-run
Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run have named three men wanted in connection with the Kitchen-White, 19, died after he was hit by a red Ford Focus as he crossed Middleton Ring Road, in Beeston Park, Leeds on Yorkshire Police have now named Regan Kemp, from Cornwall, and Macauley Martin and Liam Miller, both from Scotland, as suspects they "urgently want to trace".Appealing for help, Det Ch Insp James Entwistle, said: "Now is clearly not a time for any misguided sense of loyalty to come above the needs of Ashton's heartbroken family." The force said Regan Kemp, 26, was from St Just, Penzance, while Macauley Martin, 26, was from Livingston, West Lothian and Liam Miller, 24, was from Polbeth, West Lothian. They said it was thought each had returned to those areas following the Entwistle said: "We would urge anyone who has seen any of them in their respective areas around Penzance in Cornwall or Livingstone in Scotland, or who has any information that could help to locate them, to contact us immediately."Ashton was clearly a much-loved and popular young man with a bright future ahead of him, and his family have been left absolutely devastated by his death in such sudden and senseless circumstances." Mr Kitchen-White's family said he was "one in a million" and had been about to "embark on his journey to become a doctor at Leeds University".The force said a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving were now no longer being treated as suspects and had been released from their who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact police. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
19-05-2025
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Pedestrian killed in Leeds hit-and-run crash named
A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash has been described by his family as "one in a million".Ashton Kitchen-White, 19, died after he was hit by a red Ford Focus as he was crossing Middleton Ring Road, in Beeston Park, Leeds on a statement his family said: "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."West Yorkshire Police said a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving had been released on bail. Mr Kitchen-White's family said: "Ashton 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."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 who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
