17-05-2025
Boy, 19, killed while crossing road in horror hit-and-run as two teens, 15 and 19, are arrested
A 19-YEAR-OLD has died and two teens have been arrested following a fatal traffic collision in Leeds.
Around 10pm last night a man Ford was struck as he walked near Leeds Urban Bike Path.
The car, a red Ford Focus, failed to stop at the scene where the pedestrian was sadly killed.
Two arrests have now been made in relation to the incident with a 15-year-old male and a 19-year-old male taken into custody.
The horror crash occurred on Middleton Ring Road, Beeston Park, with police asking witnesses to come forward.
Police are appealing for any information as they launch a probe into the hit-and-run.
The Major Collision and Enquiry Team has asked for any dash cam footage to be submitted and any witnesses to come forward.
DCI James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation, said: 'A substantial number of enquiries remain ongoing today into this very serious collision which has tragically resulted in the death of a young male.
'We are supporting his family and continue to hold two males in custody following their arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
'We are actively appealing for information and footage to assist the investigation and would like to speak to anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or phone footage of the collision, or of the car involved, just before it took place.
'Information can be given to MCET on 101 or online at referencing police log 2115 of 16 May. '
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