16-year-old girl dies days after being found lying in Wakefield road with serious injuries
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl has died after she was found with serious injuries last week.
Officers were called to Rooks Nest Road in Wakefield by the ambulance service at 8.33pm on Tuesday, September 29 to reports that a 16-year-old was lying in the road close to the bus stop.
The girl was taken to hospital but died from her injuries on Saturday, October 3.
A full investigation has been ongoing to establish how the girl sustained her injuries.
Police have said that they believe the teenager was the victim in a fail-to-stop road traffic collision.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving today (October 5) and remains in police custody.
Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Elly Buchanan of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Our thoughts remain with the girl’s family, and we are supporting them at this horrendous time.
“Through our investigation we now believe that she was the victim of a road traffic collision, where the vehicle failed to stop at the scene, however, our investigation remains ongoing.
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to come forward and speak with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260555273.
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.