Tragic Gotham Car Collision
Four-Year-Old Girl Dies in Gotham Car Collision; Man Arrested on Dangerous Driving Charge
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The collision occurred at 14:28 BST on Sunday 12 July on Nottingham Road in Gotham.
Police are tracking the case using the incident reference 424 of 12 July.
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been questioned and released on bail.
Sergeant Paul Clark commented on the tragedy and urged restraint on social media while asking for witnesses and dashcam footage to aid the investigation: "This is a deeply tragic incident and our thoughts are with the young girl's loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time."
A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car in the village of Gotham, Nottinghamshire. The collision happened at 2:28pm on Sunday 12 July on Nottingham Road, and the girl was rushed to hospital, where she died a short time later, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been questioned and released on bail. Investigators are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help piece together what happened, Leeds Live reported.
What Happened on Nottingham Road Sunday Afternoon
The crash took place at 2:28pm BST on 12 July. Emergency services were called to Nottingham Road in Gotham, a small village in Nottinghamshire. The girl was critically injured at the scene and taken to hospital. She did not survive. Police are logging the case under incident reference 424 of 12 July, according to Daily Mail.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit — a specialist police team that handles fatal and serious road crashes — has taken over the inquiry. Officers are working to build a full picture of the events leading up to the collision, Examiner Live reported.
59-Year-Old Man Arrested and Released on Bail
Police arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was questioned and then released on bail while the investigation continues. No further details about the man have been released, Head Topics reported.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward With Dashcam Footage
Sergeant Paul Clark has made a public appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch. Officers are especially keen to hear from drivers who may have dashcam footage of the road around 2:28pm on Sunday. Every piece of information could help establish the full sequence of events.
Sergeant Clark said: "This is a deeply tragic incident and our thoughts are with the young girl's loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time." He also urged people to stay off social media and avoid speculation, asking the public to respect the privacy of the family during what he called an "unimaginably difficult time," according to Leeds Live.
Family Asks for Privacy as Investigation Continues
No formal statement from the girl's family has been released. Police have asked the public and media to respect the family's privacy. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit says the case remains active. Anyone with information can contact Nottinghamshire Police using incident reference 424 of 12 July, Examiner Live reported.
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