A child hit by a car in Bradford has sadly died confirm Police

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 15:35hrs
A 16-year-old girl also hit by the car still remains in hospital with serious injuries

A 10-year-old girl has sadly died in hospital after being hit by a car in Bradford.

The collision happened on Sunday night shortly after 6:30pm on Ransdale Road between a Toyota Yaris and two pedestrians.

In an update posted today, West Yorkshire Police said:

“Officers were called at 6.32pm yesterday (9 February) to reports of a collision involving a silver Toyota Yaris and two child pedestrians on Ransdale Road, near to the junction of Ramsey Street.

A 10 year old girl was taken to hospital, sadly she died from her injuries this morning.

A 16 year old girl was also taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. 

The driver of the Yaris, a 35 year old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.”

An investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to make contact via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 1285 of 9 February.

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