A mum and her daughter who were knocked down and killed as they walked to nursery have been named by police. Justyne Hulboj, 27, and Lena Czepczor, four, died in Leeds yesterday after a white Audi TTRS ploughed into them.
They were hit by the car before it collided with a wall near a Jaguar car dealership. Police said the Audi had been travelling in convoy with a grey BMW 135i before the tragedy unfolded at 8.30am.
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Pictures at the scene showed the car having come to a stop outside the car dealership. Three people have now been arrested in connection with the collision.
A 26-year-old man arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving remains in custody. A further man, aged 34, has been arrested on suspicion of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.
A 65-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and released on bail.
Two piles of floral tributes have been left at the scene of the tragedy. One included a poignant note saying: "Yesterday heaven gained two angels. Two beautiful souls taken so tragically. You will both be missed. RIP Sleep tight x."
Another message read: "Dearest family. I am very sorry for your. Love and prayers are with you."
Candles and teddy bears were also left by the road. One soft toy had a note attached which read: "Thinking of all the family at this sad time. Such a tragic accident. Fly high."
Vertu Leeds Jaguar Land Rover said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this horrific incident."
Detectives have urged witnesses to come forward with information and dashcam footage of the manner of driving of the Audi and BMW prior to this collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team by using 101 Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 260 of January 16
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