This is the first photograph of 16-year-old Nadia Mucha, who died after being found injured on a road in Wakefield. Nadia was discovered lying in the road on Rooks Nest Road at approximately 8.33pm on Tuesday, September 29. She was taken to hospital, where she died four days later, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed.
Arrest and investigation
Following investigations by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, a 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning (October 5) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has subsequently been released on bail pending further enquiries. Officers continue to appeal for information, reports Yorkshire Live.
Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Elly Buchanan, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "We are continuing to support Nadia's family through this horrific time and are working at pace to find them the answers they deserve."
"Our investigation is still ongoing and we urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak with us so that we can bring justice for Nadia's family."
Injuries and tributes
Police previously stated that Nadia was discovered near a bus stop on Rooks Nest Road and had sustained serious head and chest injuries. Detectives said they believed she was the victim of a fail-to-stop road traffic collision.
Tributes have flooded social media, with family and friends describing her as 'Nadia Victoria'. Her cousin, Courtney Jade Biggs, wrote: "(Nadia) was the most beautiful, selfless, caring, loving, gentle, generous, hilarious, still soul. She didn't deserve any of this."
Helen Maris wrote: "So so sad. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Rest in peace N, heartbreaking." Meanwhile, Natasha Ward wrote: "Rest in paradise N. Such a beautiful girl with your whole life ahead of you. Thinking of your family and many many friends at this very sad time". Posting to TikTok, Lilly Rose wrote: "Rest In Peace Nadia, love you lots girl".
