Teenager dies after crash in Baildon

It happened last night.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 4th Jan 2023
Last updated 4th Jan 2023

An investigation has been launched after a teenager died in a Baildon crash.

Police say an 18-year-old woman was in a vehicle when it happened at around 11.47pm last night.

A police spokesperson said:

"Police can confirm that a woman has died following a serious collision last night in Baildon.

"An 18 year old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle died after the silver Vauxhall Vectra she was in overturned on Baildon Road near Pasture Road at around 11.47pm last night (January 3)

"Five people have been treated for injuries sustained in the collision.

"A 21 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. A 26 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody

"The road is currently closed whist investigation work takes place.

"The vehicle involved failed to stop for police and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. A referral has been made to the IOPC who have declared an independent investigation.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle prior to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1802 of 3 January."

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