Woman dies after being hit by car in Leeds as police launch search

A woman has died after being hit by a car that was involved in a police chase in Leeds.

The tragic incident happened after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road this morning (October 29) at 9.50am. A pursuit was “authorised” and at 9.52am the Corsa was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, it failed to stop at the scene.

A 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She later died, the force added.

In an update on Facebook, West Yorkshire Police wrote: “At 9.50am this morning a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road, Leeds.

“A pursuit was authorised and at 9.52am the Corsa was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, the driver failed to stop at the scene.

“Emergency medical attention was given by officers at the scene. The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“Sadly, the woman died in hospital.”

The post continued: “The Corsa was then found abandoned on Nippet Lane, at least two people in the vehicle left the scene. The vehicle has been seized pending forensic examination.

“Enquiries are ongoing to locate the people in the vehicle. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam to come forward.”