A YOUNG mum tragically killed in a horror crash in Baildon has been named locally.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Baildon Road, close to its junction with Pasture Road, late last night.
Tributes have been paid across social media to 18-year-old Amber Deakin, with many comments also left on the Telegraph & Argus’ Facebook page.
It's understood she had a young son.
Jessica Shaw wrote: “RIP Amber, love you loads girl.”
Simone Hands added: “Horrible start to the New Year, her poor little boy without a mummy.”
Tara Hebson said: “Fly high gorgeous girl.”
“Heartbreaking, RIP Amber. Such a young life taken,” added Wendy O’Shea.
In a statement issued this afternoon, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police can confirm that a woman has died following a serious collision last night in Baildon.
"An 18-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle died after the silver Vauxhall Vectra she was in overturned on Baildon Road near Pasture Road at around 11.47pm last night (Tuesday, January 3)
"Five people have been treated for injuries sustained in the collision.
"A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
"A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody
"The road is currently closed whilst investigation work takes place.
"The vehicle involved failed to stop for police and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who have declared an independent investigation.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle prior to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1802 of January 3."
An IOPC spokesperson added: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious collision in the Bradford area last night when a vehicle overturned in Baildon Road shortly before 11.50pm.
“We have been advised by West Yorkshire Police that shortly before the collision a pursuit was authorised after a car failed to stop for police.
“We understand that a number of people were taken to hospital after the incident.
“We sent investigators to the scene and to the police post-incident procedures to begin gathering evidence.
“An independent investigation was declared by us at around 1.30am today. Our investigation is in its very early stages and no further detail is available at this time.”
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Share your tribute hereRip amber my best freind Im gunna miss u so much I wish that night was different I hope u get one of the best beds in heaven cos u deserve it my girl 💔💔❤️till we meet again 😓
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New Year’s Eve. 2022? Share your tribute hereRIP Amber. I remember you from your time at Low Ash. Condolences to your family and friends. ❤️
Share your tribute heresuch a lovely girl love you ambs your little boy will know how much of a good mummy you want rest in paradise beautiful
Share your tribute hereSo sad that a young mother as lost her life Thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time x RIP young lady x
Share your tribute hereAmber we miss you so much babe, can’t believe I’m writing this , such a brilliant mummy to junior very loving and caring person ! You will never be missed girl I promise you that xxxxxx
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Amber with junior miss you xxxx Share your tribute hereR.I.E.P beautiful 💔 so sad 😞
Share your tribute hereMy beautiful mate amber gone so soon, R.I.P you beautiful soul. My heart goes out to your family and little boy junior ❤️❤️
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Travels to town to go shopping x 
Always a laugh to have you about I will miss you so very much ?????? Share your tribute hereRIP Amber thoughts are with the family xx 💙
Share your tribute hereNo words can express how i am feeling. Such a beautiful young girl taken way too soon. Sleep tight Amber. You will be missed. 💔❤
Share your tribute hereRest in perfect peace u beautiful girl 🙁❤️
Share your tribute hereR.I.P Amber you will be missed such a kind hearted person gone but never forgotten fly high ❤️
Share your tribute hereRIP Amber, everyone at Beckfoot remembers what a loving and caring person you were, she had a laugh that everyone knew was hers, my thoughts go to her family and son xxx
Share your tribute hereWow in absolute shock! You was such a lovely soul I can't believe it! We have had many great memories which I am glad we made! I know your dancing with the angles now, sending my love to your family and your little junior😢❤️I love you R.I.P Amber x💔
Share your tribute hereOur poor Niece Amber , gone to soon ,we will look after your little Angel Junior . Love you lots xxxx
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Love you xxx Share your tribute hereR.i.p Amber you was a lovely lass, my heart goes out to all your family/friends and expecially your little boy. Glad I got the privilege to meet you. Sleep tight I know you will be missed by many xxx
Share your tribute hereRIP beautiful girl. Such a sad loss of a young life. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends at this sad time xxx
Share your tribute hereReally sad to read this news :( may Amber RIP and her son grows to be a shining beacon of light for his mummy x
Share your tribute hereMy Beautiful Baby Sister 🧡 I love you all the world and I will never heal from this 💔 Junior loves you very much and will miss his Mummy dearly ❤️
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Proud big sister ?? Share your tribute hereRip can’t believe your gone such an amazing mummy you will be forever missed rest in the best bed up there beautiful 👼❤️
Share your tribute hereRest In paradise beautiful girl❤️
Share your tribute hereSuch horrific news,, such a young beautiful girl Amber you will be dearly missed by many sending our condolences to all her family ❤️
Share your tribute hereSo sad and tragic, my condolences to Amber's family and friends. R.I.P
Share your tribute hereRest in peace beautiful girl, was only with you on New Year’s Eve💔 you was the light of the party, you are loved & missed by so many💜xxx
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? Share your tribute hereRIP Amber, we grew up together and shared loads of memories together, you will never be forgotten, iloveyou so much❤️im going to miss you forever , taken away from us so soon :( you was such a lovely girl with a heart of gold, my heart goes out to you, Junior, and your family xxxxxx
Share your tribute hereRIP you beautiful girl still can’t believe your not here anymore, heart goes out to your baby boy and family you will be well n truly missed💔💔
Share your tribute hereAmber you were such a bright, beautiful funny young girl. Spread your wings and fly high. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Share your tribute herecan’t believe your really. gone amber this world is so cruel me and Eldon - James will love and miss you forever 👼💔
Share your tribute hereWow! Can not believe the news I am seeing all over, even though we never really spoke fly high gorgeous🕊️🤍never take life for granted because you never know what is around the corner😪💔
Share your tribute hereRest in paradise my girl you’re missed by many hope you have the best bed up there love from me and kaiyzen & keona ❤️
Share your tribute hereSleep tight gorgeous girl!💗🕊xxx
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RIP Amber??? Share your tribute hereRip amber, you was so loved by everyone ❤️ I promise jnr will be looked after, go rest with the angels now x
Share your tribute hereRip beautiful girl💔 was only with you the other day, you will be loved and missed daily💔 xxxx
Share your tribute hereSuch a sad loss of a beautiful young mum. Rip sweetheart 😢
Share your tribute hereRip amber such a awful loss to a young girl hope the lord gives u a seat next to him rip beautiful
Share your tribute hereRest in Peace Amber ❤️
Share your tribute hereRest in peace amber .. sending so much love to your family. This is truly heartbreaking 💔. X
Share your tribute hereMy deepest condolences to all her family and friends
Share your tribute hereSo so sad Thinking of her young Son and all her Family RIP x
Share your tribute hereRest in peace 💔😇
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heartbroken such a lovely young girl my heart goes out to her family an her beautiful little boy xxxxx
Share your tribute hereRip amber so so sad you’ve left your beautiful little boy behind what an amazing mother you was ❤️
Share your tribute hereRest in peace amber love and prayers to your beautiful son and family at this devastating time
Pay your tributes to Amber Deakin
A space to pay tributes to Amber Deakin, who has been named locally as the victim of a crash in Baildon.
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