The family of a four-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car have paid tribute to their 'cheeky, funny and sassy little girl', saying she was looking forward to starting school. Olive Farrow was run over on Nottingham Road in Gotham just before 3.30pm on Sunday, July 12. She received treatment at the scene and was taken to hospital, but died there a short time later.
Family's heartfelt tribute
In a statement, the family thanked locals for their support and the 'outpouring of love' shown for Olive. They 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.'
Close bond with brothers
The family described Olive as 'inseparable' from her two brothers, Teddy and Sonny, whom she 'looked up to with so much love'. They noted that Olive was due to join Sonny at primary school, having already attended taster sessions. 'She was so excited to be joining her brother there,' the family said.
'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. We would like to thank the community for coming together to support us through this difficult time. It has helped greatly to see the outpouring of love with the messages and flowers laid on Nottingham Road.'
Vigil and police appeal
The family has organized a vigil at St Lawrence's Church in Gotham on Friday for friends, family and local community members, requesting that media 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 police quoting incident 424 of July 12.
