Tributes have been paid to Olive Farrow, a four-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car in Gotham, Nottinghamshire, on Sunday afternoon.
Olive was hit by a vehicle around 2 p.m. last Sunday. Emergency services and Nottinghamshire Police responded to the scene. Olive was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.
In a statement released by police on Friday, Olive's family described her as a "cheeky, funny and sassy little girl" with a "big personality." They shared that she was always singing and dancing, showering loved ones with affection. Her creativity was evident in the colorful paintings she would create. The family noted her inseparable bond with her two brothers, Teddy and Sonny, whom she admired greatly.
Olive had been eagerly anticipating starting primary school alongside her brother Sonny, having already participated in taster sessions. The family expressed their profound devastation and pain, stating that words cannot capture their loss. They also extended their gratitude to the community for their support, messages, and flowers laid on Nottingham Road.
A vigil for Olive was organized by her family at St Lawrence's Church in Gotham on Friday for friends, family, and community members. They requested that the media not attend.
Sergeant Paul Clark of Nottinghamshire Police acknowledged the tragic nature of the incident and conveyed the force's condolences to Olive's loved ones. He stated that the circumstances of her death are under investigation and urged the public not to speculate on social media. Sergeant Clark also appealed for the family's privacy to be respected during this difficult time. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them, quoting incident 424 of July 12.
