Teenager Dies After Being Struck by Car Outside McDonald's

A teen passed away after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street near a McDonald’s outlet in Bradford.

A 15-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital following a tragic incident around 10:45 pm on Friday night; however, he couldn't be rescued from his injuries.

The police mentioned that the 35-year-old motorist, who halted at the location, was taken into custody for suspected drug operation and potentially lethal reckless driving.

He spent the night in custody being questioned and remained under detention according to the latest information provided by the police yesterday evening.

Authorities are currently seeking witnesses to the accident on Bradford Road, Eccleshill, to step forward.

They mentioned that the vehicle involved was a black VW Golf GTI, which had been heading away from Five Lane Ends.

The child was rushed to the hospital for care due to 'extremely severe injuries' but passed away just after midnight on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy stated: "Several investigations are still underway regarding this extremely serious event where a 15-year-old boy unfortunately lost his life."

'We are striving to assist his parents and we're reaching out to any witnesses of the crash or anyone who spotted the black VW Golf or the teen shortly before the incident occurred.'

'We would additionally seek assistance from individuals possessing CCTV or dashboard camera recordings that could aid our investigation.'

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