Pedestrian killed in car collision named by police

The family of a pedestrian who died after she was hit by a car which was being followed by police have paid tribute to a "friendly, happy and wise" woman.

Květoslava Horvathova, 36, was walking on Beckett Street in Leeds on 29 October when she was struck by a black Vauxhall Corsa shortly after it failed to stop for police on Harehills Road.

She was taken to hospital after the collision, at 09:52 GMT, but died a short time later.

Harry Gyamsie-Perah, of Coldcotes Garth, Leeds, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 27 November.

West Yorkshire Police said the Independent Office for Police Conduct was investigating the circumstances of the pursuit, with the decision to follow the car authorised "a short time before the collision".

Květoslava's family said she was "a very friendly, wise, helpful, understanding, and happy person.

"Our entire family will never forget her."

Police said at least two people are understood to have been in the vehicle at the time of the collision, with detectives urging any occupants to "do the right thing and come forward".

Those with information or dashcam footage are also asked to contact police, a force spokesperson added.

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