16-year-old girl fighting for life after being struck by car on Barwick Road, Leeds
A 16-year-old girl is fighting for life after being struck by a car in Leeds.
Police are appealing for information following the serious road traffic collision on Barwick Road, Leeds.
The collision occurred on Saturday, December 13, when a white Ford Fiesta travelling east collided with a pedestrian shortly after the Seacroft roundabout.
The pedestrian, a 16-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, believed to be life threatening at this time.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The driver of the Fiesta, a 31-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving over the prescribed limit of drink and drugs, theft of motor vehicle and causing serious injury.
“He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, are appealing for anyone with information including dashcam or CCTV footage on the Fiesta on Barwick Road, or the movements of the vehicle which travelled along York Road before the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to immediately contact police either online via the 101LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250715451.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.