Two killed in Leeds crash after vehicle fails to stop for police
Two people have been killed after their car was hit by a vehicle fleeing from police in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
The collision happened at 12.44am on Sunday 15 November 2026, when a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for a police vehicle in Gelderd Road. A pursuit was commenced and the BMW was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen Scirocco which was turning into Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man from York, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in the same car, a 23-year-old woman from York, was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.
A 39-year-old man from Harrogate has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis in relation to the incident and remains in custody.
Three other occupants of the BMW, two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl, were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not considered life threatening. They have each been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A scene and road closure remain in place in Gelderd Road, and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct which has declared an independent investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle in the time leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage, is asked to contact officers via 101 or online via quoting reference 13260649342.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.
