Man, 22, and girl, 23, die in horror crash after police chase as three injured
A 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have died following a crash on Gelderd Road, Leeds, after a BMW allegedly failed to stop for police
Two people have been killed in a collision in Leeds(Image: Newsquest / SWNS)
Two people have lost their lives and three teenagers are recovering in hospital after a car was struck following a police pursuit. Officers gave chase to a BMW that refused to stop on Gelderd Road, Leeds, at around 12.44am this morning, before the vehicle smashed into a Volkswagen.
Both a 22 year old man who was driving the Volkswagen and a 23 year old female passenger were killed. A 39-year-old man from Harrogate has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis.
Three other occupants of the BMW – two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16 year old girl – were rushed to hospital with injuries not considered life threatening. All three have also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, according to a statement from West Yorkshire Police, reports the Mirror.
The force has called for anyone who witnessed the collision or has footage to come forward (stock)(Image: Getty)
A cordon remains in place at the crash scene, with the road closed off and residents urged to steer clear of the area. The force has called for anyone who witnessed the collision or has footage to come forward. A statement read: “We are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Leeds which has tragically resulted in the deaths of two people.
“At 12.44am this morning a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for a police vehicle in Gelderd Road. A pursuit was commenced and the BMW was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen Scirocco which was turning into Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.
“The driver of the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man from York, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene, and a passenger in the same car, a 23-year-old woman from York, was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.
“A 39-year-old man from Harrogate has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis in relation to the incident and remains in custody.
“Three other occupants of the BMW, two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl, were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not considered life threatening. They have each been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
“A scene and road closure remain in place in Gelderd Road, and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct which has declared an independent investigation.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle in the time leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage, is asked to contact officers via 101 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260649342.”
