Tribute to girl, 4, who died after being hit by car
A four-year-old girl named Olive Farrow has died after being struck by a car in Nottinghamshire, England. Her family has released a tribute, and a 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Why it matters
This tragic event underscores ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and the legal consequences of dangerous driving.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police Image caption, Olive Farrow died shortly after being taken to hospital
The family of a four-year-old girl who died after being hit by a car in Nottinghamshire have paid tribute to "a cheeky, funny and sassy little girl".
Police were called to Nottingham Road in the village of Gotham at about 14:30 BST on Sunday.
Olive Farrow was taken to hospital but died a short time later, Nottinghamshire Police said.
In a statement released on Friday, Olive's family said she "may have been tiny in size, but she certainly made up for it with her big personality".
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police Image caption, Olive's family said the four-year-old was "so excited" to join her brother at school
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