Huddersfield crash: 18-year-old dies in hit-and-run

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The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Kirkburton

An 18-year-old has been killed in a hit-and-run crash.

The young man was crossing Penistone Road in Kirkburton, Huddersfield, at 12:20 BST when he was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

West Yorkshire Police said the car failed to stop but was found a short time later.

Two men in their 30s arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remain in custody.

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The pair were also arrested on suspicion of other offences, the force said.

Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with footage of the crash to contact them.

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