A teenage pedestrian who died following a collision in Leeds on Friday evening has been named as Ashton Kitchen-White, aged 19.
Ashton’s family have released a photograph of him and the following tribute:
“Ashton Kitchen-White 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.
“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.
“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”
The collision happened on Ring Road Beeston Park at 10:09pm on Friday (16 May 2025) and involved a red Ford Focus which failed to stop at the scene.
Two teenagers who were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have since been released on bail.
The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) continue to investigate and are asking anyone who saw the collision or has relevant dashcam or phone footage to please contact them.
You can do this online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting log 2115 of 16 May.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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