POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a child died following a collision on Henley Road, Wood End, in Coventry yesterday (October 18).
Officers were called at around 4pm following reports that a seven-year-old girl had been hit by a slow moving red skip lorry as she crossed Henley Road with her mother.
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, nothing could be done to save the little girl.
The road was closed for several hours while specialist officers conducted an examination of the scene.
The driver of the skip lorry stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with the investigation.
Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said the investigation is in its early stages and enquiries are continuing.
He added: “I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information that could help with the investigation to contact us.
“In particular I would appeal to any drivers or passengers who were in the traffic near to the collision to come forward.
“This includes a small turquoise car and a black taxi cab.
“This appears to have been a tragic accident – our thoughts are with the family of the little girl at this difficult time, who are being supported by specialist officers.”
Anyone who saw what happened is asked to come forward and contact Sergeant Wood or his team by calling 101.
Alternatively people can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers the independent charity on 0800 555 111.
