An 18-year-old girl was killed today in a car smash near Drighlington.
The victim, who has not been named, was the front-seat passenger in a car which left the road on the A650 Drighlington bypass, close to the Gildersome roundabout.
A police spokesman said the accident - which involved no other cars - happened at about 2.52am as the Citroen Saxo travelled towards Morley.
The male driver escaped with minor injuries and was treated at Dewsbury District Hospital.
Police have launched an investigation and urged witnesses or anyone with information to contact (0113) 2414647.
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