Girl, 6, run over and killed by VW Passat as she crossed the road in Slough
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl was killed when she was struck by a car in a tragic incident last night.
Police said they were unsure whether the young girl was crossing the road alone or was with others when she was involved in a collision with a white coloured Volkswagen Passat driven by a man.
It was believed her family were in the vicinity of the crash in Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berks., and rushed to her aid. She was taken to hospital where she was certified dead by a doctor.
Police today appealed for anyone who saw the impact to contact them, adding that an investigation into the circumstances of her death had been launched.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said that no-one had been arrested in connection with the tragedy.
"We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in which a six-year-old girl died yesterday at 6.17pm in Cippenham Lane, Slough," said the spokesman.
"The victim is believed to have been crossing the road when she was in collision with a white Volkswagen Passat, which stopped at the scene.
"She suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Wexham Park Hospital for treatment but sadly died. Her next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.
"No arrests have been made and an investigation into the incident is taking place."
Investigating officer, Sergeant Darren Brown, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a six-year-old girl has died.
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"I would like to speak to anyone who was driving in the area at the time, or who saw this incident or who has any dash cam footage.
"If you have any details which you think could help our investigation, please call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101."
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