Tributes paid to 11-year-old girl who died in Sheffield collision
Tributes are being paid to a little girl who died after a collision in Sheffield.
11-year-old Elemie Wainwright was hit by a van in Mosborough on Thursday.
Her family say she was the 'kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful' girl.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences.
A Police statement said:
The family of a Sheffield school girl, who died in a fatal collision last week has shared a photograph of her, and a tribute to her life and memory.
On Thursday 12 June, roads policing officers responded to a collision involving an 11-year-old girl and a white Ford Transit van at High Street, the junction with Station Road in Mosborough.
The girl, now named by her family as Elemie Wainwright was taken to hospital by ambulance but sadly despite the best efforts of everyone, she died a short time later.
Our thoughts remain with Elemie’s family, friends and all those that loved her at this difficult time.
Today (15 June) Elemie’s family have released the below statement in honour of their beloved little girl:
“Our beautiful baby girl, on Thursday 12 June our hearts shattered into a million pieces.
“Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart, you were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl.”
Our officers continue to support Elemie’s family and our work to investigate the circumstances that led to Elemie’s death is continuing.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences. He remains fully co-operating with officers and has been released on police bail at this time.
We are continuing to appeal to witnesses, or those with dashcam footage or information to come forward and assist us with our inquiry.
Elemie’s family continued:
“We have no words right now, but we beg that if anyone knows any information, no matter how insignificant you think it is please come forward.
“Any information, no matter how small, may be the missing piece to the answers we need.
“As parents, we need answers for our baby girl. Please, look at her photo, look at her smile, it’s the least our baby deserves.”
Elemie’s family has asked that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.