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Teenage girl dies after hit-and-run collision in Wakefield
Overview
A 16-year-old girl has died after being found seriously injured near a bus stop on Rook's Nest Road in Wakefield following what police believe was a hit-and-run collision. The teenager was discovered at about 20:30 BST on Tuesday and passed away in hospital on Saturday. West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are appealing for witnesses.
Key points
- A 16-year-old girl died in hospital on Saturday after sustaining injuries in a suspected hit-and-run.
- She was found seriously injured near a bus stop on Rook's Nest Road in Wakefield at about 20:30 BST on Tuesday.
- West Yorkshire Police arrested a 25-year-old man in the early hours on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
- Police believe the victim was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop at the scene and are appealing for witnesses.