Girl, 16, died days after ‘hit-and-run’ in Wakefield ‘after being found seriously injured on road’: Man, 25, is arrested
A 16-year-old girl, Nadia Mucha, has died four days after being struck by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She sustained serious head and chest injuries in the collision and was rushed to hospital, where she subsequently died. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The incident occurred near a bus stop at approximately 8:30pm on Tuesday, 29 September. The suspect was released on bail pending further enquiries. West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing its investigation and has appealed for witnesses to come forward; family and friends have posted tributes on social media describing Nadia as a selfless and caring young person.
- 16-year-old Nadia Mucha died four days after a hit-and-run in Wakefield
- A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
- Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues
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A 16-year-old girl, Nadia Mucha, was struck by a vehicle near a bus stop in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in a suspected hit-and-run incident on the evening of 29 September. She suffered serious head and chest injuries in the collision and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Nadia died four days after the collision as a result of her injuries. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was released on bail while investigations continue.
West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating the incident and has asked anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them. The case has prompted tributes from family and friends who described Nadia as a caring and selfless person.