Tragedy as woman dies after she's hit by a van in Leeds

The 59-year-old woman, who had just left the ice hockey stadium, was hit by a silver transit van near Elland Road, at around 7.30pm on December 10. The van, which was heading in the direction of Elland Road police station, hit the woman and then hit a lamppost.

The victim was provided with medical attention at the scene but sadly passed away from her injuries a short while later. A man and woman made off on foot from the silver Ford Transit involved.A full road closure was put in place at the scene while forensic work was carried out. West Yorkshire Police are now conducting extensive enquiries into the crash and have asked that anyone with information comes forward to speak to the force.

The Major Collision and Enquiry Team would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information about the crash. Anyone who has dashcam or phone footage of the collision, of the vehicle or woman involved before it took place, or who has information which could assist enquiries is asked to contact MCET on 101 referencing police log 1318 of December 11, information can also be given online.

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