Police name teenager who died in Baildon crash
Officers say the car overturned on Baildon Road.
Last updated 6th Jan 2023
A teenager who died after a collision in Baildon has been named as Amber Deakin.
A car overturned on Baildon Road just before midnight on Tuesday evening.
18-year-old Amber Deakin was a passenger in the car.
A 21 year old man and 26 year old man who were arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed by Police.
Police say the car was being pursued by officers at the time - the force have referred themselves to the watchdog and an investigation i underway.
A Police Spokesperson said:
"Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Baildon have released the name of the woman who died.
"Amber Deakin, 18, was a passenger in the silver Vauxhall Vectra when it overturned on Baildon Road near Pasture Road at 11.47pm on Tuesday evening.
"A 21 year old man and 26 year old man who were arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed pending further enquiries.
"Officers are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses over the incident.
"The silver Vauxhall Vectra failed to stop for police officers at approximately 11.40pm on Otley Road (Fox Corner) Shipley and travelled along Baildon Road. We are aware that prior to the collision the Vectra overtook other vehicles and would ask these drivers to come forward.
"As the vehicle involved failed to stop for police and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision, a referral was made to the IOPC who have since declared an independent investigation. "