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Man, 25, is arrested on suspicion of causing girl, 16's death after she was found with 'devastating injuries' near Wakefield bus stop

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026.

Nadia Mucha, who died in hospital after being found with devastating head and chest injuries near a Wakefield bus stop on 29 September, was 16 years old.
Nadia Mucha, who died in hospital after being found with devastating head and chest injuries near a Wakefield bus stop on 29 September, was 16 years old.

On 29 September, Nadia Mucha, 16, was discovered on Rooks Nest Road in Wakefield at 8.33pm, close to a bus stop, with severe head and chest injuries. She died in hospital four days later. Investigators believe a vehicle hit her before leaving the scene without stopping. A 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and subsequently bailed while the investigation continues.

West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is leading the investigation and continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Nadia's cousin Courtney Jade Biggs wrote: 'She was the most beautiful, selfless, caring, loving, gentle soul — she didn't deserve any of this.'

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 13260555273.

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