Two killed after BMW fleeing police crashes into car in horror collision

The driver and passenger travelling in the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both from York, have died.

The crash occurred at 12.44am, when a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for a police vehicle on Gelderd Road.

Police began a pursuit, and the fleeing vehicle collided with a white Volkswagen Scirocco that was turning onto Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.

The 22-year-old man, the driver of the Volkswagen, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger, a 23-year-old woman, sadly died 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.

The suspect remains in custody.

Three passengers in the BMW, two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl, were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

They have all also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A road closure remains in place on Gelderd Road, with drivers advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

INRIX says: “A62 Gelderd Road in both directions is closed due to an accident from The Boulevard to A58 Whitehall Road.

“Note change of location. Sensors show that the closure has shortened.”

Drivers close to the cordon have been told the road is expected to be shut all day today.

A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which has declared an independent investigation.

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for any witnesses or further information regarding the collision.

They said: “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 contact online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260649342.