Amber Deakin: Tributes paid to young mother, 18, who died when car overturned in Yorkshire village

Amber Deakin died when a Vauxhall Vectra being chased by police overturned on Baildon Road in Baildon on January 3. She was a passenger in the car.

Amber, of Shipley, left a 16-month-old son, Junior, her parents, sister and two brothers.

Relatives have promised to tell her son that she was a ‘great mum’ as he grows up without her.

A Gofundme page has been set up by a friend to raise money for Amber’s family.

West Yorkshire Police said: “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 on 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 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 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/contact-us quoting log 1802 of 3 January.”