Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash named

Grace Parnell
BBC News, Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police Ashton Kitchen-White smiles at the camera. He has light brown hair in a centre parting.West Yorkshire Police
Ashton Kitchen-White's family said he was "adored" by his brother and two sisters

A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash has been described by his family as "one in a million".

Ashton Kitchen-White, 19, died after he was hit by a red Ford Focus as he was crossing Middleton Ring Road, in Beeston Park, Leeds on Friday.

In a statement his family said: "We cannot express the sheer devastation we all feel. Although his life was cruelly taken from us he will always be remembered for the absolutely beautiful soul that he was."

West Yorkshire Police said a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving had been released on bail.

Brian Punter-Mathews/BBC Police line and officer on Middleton Ring Road in Beeston Park with another group of police officers in the distance investigating the site where a 19-year-old was hit by a car and killed on Friday.Brian Punter-Mathews/BBC
Ashton Kitchen-White was crossing Middleton Ring Road when he was hit by a car

Mr Kitchen-White's family said: "Ashton was indeed one in a million. Loved by all his family and friends alike and adored by his brother and two sisters.

"At 19 he was about to embark on his journey to become a doctor at Leeds University. He loved going to the gym and combat sports.

"The family would like to thank everyone for their support and outpouring of love and ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact police.

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