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Woman dies after car in police pursuit hits her in Leeds
A 36-year-old woman died after a car hit her on Beckett Street in Harehills, Leeds, on Thursday morning.
West Yorkshire Police said a black Vauxhall Corsa had failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road shortly before the collision.
Police authorised a pursuit before the crash at 9.52am, according to the force.
Officers gave emergency medical help at the scene, and the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she later died.
The Corsa was found abandoned on Nippet Lane, and police said at least two people left the vehicle.
Police are investigating and trying to locate those who left; the car has been seized for forensic examination.
The force is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage, and has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of prior police contact.
A 36-year-old woman died after a car hit her on Beckett Street in Harehills, Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police said the black Vauxhall Corsa had failed to stop for officers shortly before the collision.
The driver did not stop at the scene, and police later found the car abandoned on Nippet Lane.
At least two people who were in the car left the scene, and police are working to locate them.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating and has appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
- Who
- A 36-year-old woman was killed. Police are seeking people who were in the car.
- What
- A car hit a pedestrian during a police pursuit. The woman later died in hospital.
- When
- October 29, 2026, at about 9:52am.
- Where
- Beckett Street, Harehills, Leeds.
- Why
- Police said the black Vauxhall Corsa had failed to stop for officers, and a pursuit was authorised. The reason the car failed to stop is not stated.
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West Yorkshire Police said a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road and a pursuit was authorised.
The Corsa hit a pedestrian on Beckett Street.
The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.
Police found the Corsa abandoned on Nippet Lane and seized it for forensic examination.
- Victim
- Woman, 36
- Collision location
- Beckett Street, Harehills, Leeds
- Vehicle
- Black Vauxhall Corsa
- Pursuit reported
- 9:50am, October 29, 2026
- Collision reported
- 9:52am, October 29, 2026
- Investigation
- Homicide and Major Enquiry Team; mandatory IOPC referral made
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What people are saying
Police are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Beckett Street.
A pursuit was authorised and at 9.52am the Corsa was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Beckett Street, the driver failed to stop at the scene.
Please allow extra time for your journey and follow police advice about roads to avoid.