Police release driver involved in Kendal sports pitch fatal crash
10 year old Poppy Atkinson was killed when a car crashed on to a pitch where she was training on Wednesday
Last updated 7th Mar 2025
Police can confirm that a man, who was arrested in connection with a fatal collision in Kendal, has been released under investigation.
It follows the death of 10 year old Poppy Atkinson, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while attending a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club on Wednesday evening (5 March).
An 8 year old girl, also from Kendal, was taken to hospital for treatment but her injuries were not life-threatening.
Cumbria Police said there was "no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act".
A 40 year old man from Lancaster was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving - he's since been released under investigation.
Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this incident.