A WOMAN who died after falling from a moving van has been named.

Leah Senior, 27, passed away from the injuries sustained from the incident which happened on the evening of Wednesday, January 17.

The Huddersfield woman was travelling in a white Transit van on Denby Dale Road in Wakefield.

A 25-year-old Kirklees man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving offences, has been bailed pending further enquiries.  

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police investigating a road traffic incident in Wakefield which resulted in the death of a Kirklees woman can now name and issue a picture of her.  

"The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the incident on Denby Dale Road on Wednesday evening (January 17) which resulted in the death of Leah Senior, 27, from Huddersfield.   

"The 27-year-old died from injuries sustained from falling from a moving white Transit van.  

"A 25-year-old Kirklees man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving offences, was bailed pending further enquiries.  

"Police would like to speak to anyone in the area of Denby Dale Road and Hollin Lane between 8.20 and 8.40pm who saw or has footage of the incident or who saw the white Transit van just prior to the incident.    

"Anyone who can assist with enquiries is asked to contact HMET on 101 referencing police log 1604 of January 17."