Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run incident on M62 in West Yorkshire

A 12-year-old boy has died after being hit by a automobile on the M62 as he tried to cross the motorway, police say.

They added they’re interesting for data after the automobile didn’t cease on the scene in West Yorkshire.

Officers had earlier experiences of 1 automobile being concerned in a crash on the slip street to Hartshead Services, in addition to additional data instantly earlier than the collision, of two individuals strolling alongside the M62.

Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah Jones stated: “This is an absolutely tragic incident that has resulted in the death of a young boy. We have specialist officers supporting his family at this extremely difficult time.

“We perceive that he was attempting to make his approach from the central reservation to the onerous shoulder when he has been hit by a automobile. The driver of this automobile has not stopped on the scene or reported this collision to the police, and I’d urge them to come back ahead now and help us in our enquiries.

“We are also asking anyone who was driving along the M62 between Hartshead Moor and the M606 last night between 9.30pm and 9.50pm to please check any dashcam footage you may have of this incident.”

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting or permitting the demise of a kid.

The street was closed in each instructions in a single day, however that closure has since been lifted.