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27-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling from Moving Van in Wakefield

Driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug-driving offences, released on bail pending further inquiries.

Overview

  • Leah Senior, a 27-year-old woman from Huddersfield, died after falling from a moving white Transit van on Denby Dale Road in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
  • The incident occurred between 8.20pm and 8.45pm on Wednesday night, where the speed limit is 40mph.
  • A 25-year-old man from Kirklees, who was driving the van, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug-driving offences.
  • He has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
  • West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident, urging anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward with any relevant information.