An 11-year-old girl has died in hospital after being struck by a car in Tooting, south London, on 12 December. The collision occurred at the junction of Garrads Road and Tooting Bec Road around 1pm.
Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service treated the girl at the scene before she was taken to hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she died on Monday, 5 January.
A 54-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and driving under the influence. He has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads local policing, said: “The victim’s family are going through unimaginable pain, and our thoughts remain with them at this time.” She urged witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 3570/12DEC25.
