A 19-year-old man has been charged after a 36-year-old woman died when she was struck by a car being pursued by police in Leeds.
Harry Gyamsie-Perah faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, failing to stop after a road accident, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Collision on Beckett Street
The incident happened on Beckett Street on Thursday morning, October 29, when a black Vauxhall Corsa collided with the pedestrian. The woman later died in hospital. West Yorkshire Police said the fatal collision occurred just two minutes after the pursuit was authorised.
Gyamsie-Perah, of Coldcotes Garth, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning. He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on November 27.
Watchdog investigation
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is independently investigating the circumstances of the pursuit, which was authorised a short time before the collision.
At least two people are understood to have been in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are urging any occupants of the vehicle to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
West Yorkshire Police said the 19-year-old identifies himself as "black African including black British". A statement from the force said: "The incident occurred at 9.52am on Beckett Street when a black Vauxhall Corsa was in collision with a 36-year-old pedestrian who later died in hospital." Detectives are also continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant dashcam footage to make contact.
