Pictured: Mum, 27, and daughter, 4, killed after being hit by a car on the school run as two arrested
17 January 2023, 15:42 | Updated: 17 January 2023, 18:49
A mother and her four-year-old daughter who were killed when a car crashed into them in Leeds have been named as Justyne Hulboj and Lena Czepczor.
A white Audi hit them on Scott Hall Road, a busy route through the city, just after 8.30am on Monday.
West Yorkshire Police said the Audi TTRS had been "travelling in convoy" with a grey BMW 135i just before the crash outside a Jaguar dealership but did not elaborate.
Ms Hulboj, 27, and her daughter were found injured but died a short time later. They lived locally, police said.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is still in custody.
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A 34-year-old man was arrested for the same reason and is also in custody.
A woman, 65, was arrested on suspicion of assisting and offender and has been released on bail.
Officers investigating what happened have spoken to witnesses and want anyone with dashcam footage or who saw the incident to come forward.
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They also want to speak to anyone who saw how the Audi and BMW cars were driving before the tragedy.
Detective Inspector Paul Conroy, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team, said on Monday: "This is an absolutely tragic incident, and we are working to support the family of the woman and child involved."
Call 101 quoting 260 of 16/01 with information.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
