Leeds pedestrian killed by car being chased by police in hit-and-run

Leeds pedestrian killed by car being chased by police in hit-and-run A black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road and a police pursuit followed, with a pedestrian hit on Beckett Street two minutes later A woman has died after a hit-and-run during a police chase in Leeds. The crash took place after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road at 9.50am today. A pursuit was authorised and, only two minutes later, the Corsa hit a female pedestrian on Beckett Street, West Yorkshire Police said. The force explained that the car didn't stop at the scene and emergency medical attention was given to the victim by officers involved in the pursuit. The woman, aged 36, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died. The Corsa was then found abandoned on nearby Nippet Lane. Police said at least two people were in the vehicle and fled the scene. The car was seized and will be forensically examined as enquiries remain ongoing to locate the occupants of the vehicle. The force also said it had referred itself to the police watchdog - the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) - "due to prior police contact". The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating the crash. A statement from West Yorkshire Police reads: "At 9.50am this morning (29 October) a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for officers on Harehills Road, Leeds. 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. "Emergency medical attention was given by officers at the scene. The 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, the woman died in hospital. "The Corsa was then found abandoned on Nippet Lane, at least two people in the vehicle left the scene. The vehicle has been seized pending forensic examination. "Enquiries are ongoing to locate the people in the vehicle. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam to come forward. "Due to prior police contact a mandatory IOPC referral has been made."