The family of four-year-old Olive Farrow, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Nottinghamshire, have released a heartbreaking tribute, describing her as a "cheeky, funny and sassy little girl" who was excited to start primary school.
Crash Details and Arrest
Emergency services were called to Nottingham Road in Gotham at 2.28pm on Sunday, July 12, following reports of a collision involving Olive Farrow, according to Nottinghamshire Police. The youngster was taken to hospital but died a short time later. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Family's Tribute
In a statement issued through police on Friday, Olive's relatives said: "Olive was a cheeky, funny and sassy little girl, who may have been tiny in size, but she certainly made up for it with her big personality. Not a day went by without Olive singing and dancing her way round the house and spreading her affection; always kissing and cuddling and going out of her way to be kind to everyone."
They added: "Olive's memory will live on with all the colourful paintings we have around the house. Quite often she would take herself off and come back with a beautiful work of art as she was so creative." The family noted she was "inseparable" from her two brothers, Teddy and Sonny, whom she "looked up to with so much love."
Excitement for School
"Olive was due to join Sonny at primary school, having had her taster sessions. She was so excited to be joining her brother there," the tribute continued. "No words can express the loss and pain felt across the family and all that knew Olive, we are utterly devastated to think we can no longer hold her in our arms."
The family thanked the community for their support, noting the "outpouring of love with the messages and flowers laid on Nottingham Road."
Vigil and Police Appeal
A vigil has been organized at St Lawrence's Church in Gotham on Friday for friends, family and local community members, with a request that journalists do not attend. Sergeant Paul Clark of Nottinghamshire Police said: "This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts continue to be with Olive's loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time. The circumstances of her death are being investigated, and we would ask people not to speculate on social media. I would also ask the privacy of the family is respected as they come to terms with what has happened, including at today's vigil."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police quoting incident 424 of July 12.
