Man in Court and Three Suspects Named Over Fatal Leeds Hit-and-Run That Killed Teen Ashton Kitchen-White

A 26-year-old man is due in court today in connection with a fatal fail-to-stop collision that killed 19-year-old Ashton Kitchen-White in Leeds. The incident, which occurred on Friday, 16 May, remains under active investigation, as police now seek three more suspects.

Regan Kemp, 26, of Lafrowda Close, St Just, Penzance, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He is set to appear before magistrates as part of the ongoing case.

Details of the Collision

At approximately 10:09 PM, Ashton Kitchen-White was struck by a red Ford Focus while on Ring Road Beeston Park in Middleton, Leeds. The driver failed to stop at the scene, and the vehicle was later recovered nearby.

Two males, aged 19 and 15, were initially arrested but have since been released from police bail and are no longer considered suspects.

Three Suspects Named

West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team has now named three men they are seeking in connection with the incident:

• Regan Kemp, 26 – From St Just, Penzance (now charged)
• Macauley Martin, 26 – From Livingston, West Lothian
• Liam Miller, 24 – From Polbeth, West Lothian

Police believe the Ford Focus travelled from Scotland to Leeds shortly before the fatal collision and that Kemp has returned to Cornwall.

Appeal for Information

Anyone with information is urged to contact:

• West Yorkshire Police" href="https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="62071">West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101, quoting Operation Pintford or crime reference 13250275852
• Online via: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
• Crimestoppers (anonymous): 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org

“We are determined to trace all those involved in this tragic incident,” a police spokesperson said. “The public’s help could be vital in bringing those responsible to justice.”