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Woman, 18, killed in Leeds crash named by police

West Yorkshire Police Georgia BendelowWest Yorkshire Police
Georgia Bendelow was a passenger in a red Seat Mii on the A63 Selby Road when the crash happened

An 18-year-old woman who died after a car crash in Leeds has been named by police.

Georgia Bendelow, from Leeds, was critically injured in the crash involving a white BMW M3 and a red Seat Mii on the A63 Selby Road, at Swillington Common, on Wednesday.

Ms Bendelow, a passenger in the Seat, was taken to hospital by air ambulance but later died, police said.

The BMW driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

The 32-year-old man, from Leeds, has since been released under investigation.

West Yorkshire Police said the crash happened at about 18:40 BST, with the BMW heading in the direction of Garforth from Cross Gates.

Officers continue to appeal for people who saw the crash or have useful dashcam footage to make contact.

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