Mother-of-five, 39, is killed in hit-and-run horror: Police arrest man, 41, for ‘murder’ after car ploughs into woman ‘walking to pick up children from school’ before driver fled scene
- Woman, 39, named locally as Iram Shehzadi, died after the collision in Bradford
- Man, 41, since been arrested on suspicion of murder, said West Yorkshire Police
- Mother reported to have been on way to pick up children from primary school
- Tributes paid to woman, with one local describing her as ‘such a gentle soul’
A mother-of-five has been killed in a ‘hit-and-run’ after a car ploughed into her while she was ‘walking to pick up her children from school’ before the driver fled the scene.
The 39-year-old woman, who police have identified as Iram Shehzadi, was hit by a grey Citroen C1 at a junction in Bradford, West Yorkshire, at around 3pm on Monday.
She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 41-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police confirmed that he has now also been arrested on suspicion of murder, following further investigations, and is continuing to be questioned by detectives.
The 39-year-old woman, named locally as Iram Shehzadi, was hit by a grey Citroen C1 at a junction in Bradford, West Yorkshire, at around 3pm on Monday
The driver left the scene before police officers arrived, said the force.
The mother is reported to have been on her way to pick up her children from primary school before the fatal collision.
Ms Shehzadi was named in an official announcement released by the Janaza Announcements Muslim bereavement service yesterday.
Tributes were paid to the mother on social media, with one local describing her as ‘such a gentle soul’.
In a statement released on Tuesday, West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Officers are aware of rumour suggesting the car involved was being chased by police just before the collision.
‘The force can confirm these rumours are incorrect and that the Citroen C1 was not being pursued by the police.’
The driver left the scene before police officers arrived, said the force. The mother is reported to have been on her way to pick up her children from primary school before the fatal collision
Police pictured at the scene. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following further investigations
A spokesperson added that specialist officers are continuing to support the woman’s family.
Chief Inspector Daniel Ware, of Bradford District Police, said: ‘We are continuing to investigate this fatal collision and are supporting the victim’s family at what is clearly a devastating time for them.
‘I want to thank residents and witnesses who have come forward with information to support the police investigation, and continue to urge witnesses who we may not have spoken with to contact us.
‘Anyone who can assist our enquiries with information and dashcam or CCTV/phone footage is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via 101 or online using www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting log 1040 of 10/05.’