Amber Deakin is named after a young mother who was killed in the Baildon crash

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A young mother who was tragically killed in a horror accident in Baildon has been named locally.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident on Baildon Road, near its junction with Al Grass Road, late last night.

Tributes to 18-year-old Amber Deakin took place across social media, with many comments also left on the Telegraph & Argus Facebook page.

It is understood that she has a young son.

“RIP Amber, I love you big girl,” Jessica Shaw wrote.

Simone Hands added, “Awful start to the new year, poor little boy without a mummy.”

“Fly high, gorgeous girl,” said Tara Hepson.

Heartbreaking, RIP Amber. added Wendy O’Shea.

In a statement released this afternoon, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police can confirm the death of a woman in a serious collision last night in Baildon.

An 18-year-old female passenger died after her silver Vauxhall Vectra rolled over on Baildon Road near Basseterre Road at approximately 11.47pm (Tuesday 3 January)

“Five people have been treated for injuries sustained in the collision.

“A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody

The road is currently closed while the investigation is in progress.

“The vehicle in question failed to stop for police and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. A referral has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) who have announced an independent investigation.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the car before the collision or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to contact the police via 101 or use the Live Chat feature at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting Register 1802 of January 3.”

A spokesperson for the IOPC added: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious collision in the Bradford area last night when a car overturned on Baildon Road just before 11.50pm.

We have been informed by West Yorkshire Police that shortly before the collision a chase was authorized after a car failed to stop for police.

“We understand that a number of people were hospitalized following the incident.” We sent investigators to the scene and to post-incident police procedures to begin collecting evidence.

“An independent investigation was announced by us at approximately 1.30am today. Our investigation is still in its early stages and no further details are available at this time.”

community answers

Pay homage to Amber Deakin

“A space to honor Amber Deakin, who has been named locally as a crash victim at Baildon.”

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A community contributor

Share your tribute here! I can’t believe the news I see all over the place, even though we’ve never talked about the awesome fly – don’t take life for granted because you never know what’s around the corner

From Keonna Rollin

Share your tribute here rest in heaven my girl you missed out on so much hope you have the best bed there is love from me and kaiyzen & keona ❤️

From Amy Dignam

Share your greetings here, sleep tight wonderful girl! xxx

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Share your tribute here I was so loved by everyone ❤️ I promise jnr will be taken care of go rest with the angels now x

From Caitlan Simpson

Share your compliments here, tear the pretty girl was with you only the other day, you will love and miss you everyday xxxx

From Natalie Farrar

Share your tribute here. This is a sad loss for a beautiful young mother. Sweetheart 😢

From Kim Ledbetter

Share your tribute here tear amber such a heavy loss for a little girl hope the Lord will give you a seat next to it beautiful rip

By Megan Bickerdyck

Share your tribute here rest in amber peace ❤️

By Nicola Folding

Share your tribute here, rest in amber peace.. Sending lots of love to your family. This is really heartbreaking. X

From Jill McLoughlin

Share your compliments here, my deepest condolences to all of her family and friends

From Margaret Mills

So sad thinking of her little son and all of her RIP x family

A community contributor

Share your tribute here, rest in peace 💔😇

From Christina Robinson

This beautiful little girl is so heartbroken my heart goes out to her family she is a beautiful little boy xxxxx

By Isla Whitaker

Share your tribute here Amber rips so sad that you left your sweet little boy behind what you were such an amazing mother ❤️

From Frances Clancy

Share your regards here, rest in peace ward of love and prayers for your beautiful son and family at this devastating time

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