Man arrested after woman dies after being struck by car in Featherstone

Emergency services were called to Wakefield Road just after 6.30pm on Tuesday, September 8.

Police said a grey Cupra Born car – which had been heading towards Wakefield – was in collision with a woman crossing the road at Common Side Lane.

A 40-year-old Pontefract woman was given emergency medical treatment, but died at the scene.

Officers arrested the Cupra driver, a 26-year-old Pontefract man, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He remains in police custody today (September 9).

Road closures were put in place in the area while investigation and recovery work was conducted around the scene.

Detective Sergeant Nina Roper of West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team, said: "A number of enquires remain ongoing into this incident which has sadly resulted in a woman losing her life. "Officers are supporting her family and we are appealing for any witnesses and relevant footage showing the incident.

" We would also like to hear from anyone who saw the Cupra and the manner in which it was being driven in the moments before the collision took place. "Anyone who can assist enquiries is asked to contact MECT on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing police number 1360512243 "

Floral tributes have been placed at the side of Wakefield Road near its junction with Common Side Lane.