A six-year-old boy has tragically died following a collision with a car in Ellesmere Port over the weekend, prompting a serious police investigation and an arrest for drug driving.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Cheshire Police were called to Anchor Drive in Ellesmere Port at approximately 11.40am on Sunday, April 19, after receiving reports that a child had been struck by a black Infiniti FX30D vehicle. The young boy was immediately taken to hospital with family members, where they were met by police officers and paramedics near the Whitby Sports and Social Club.
He was subsequently transported to the Countess of Chester Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, the boy later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in hospital. His next of kin have been informed and are currently receiving support from specialist police officers during this devastating time.
Arrest and Investigation
In connection with the incident, a 48-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences. These include causing death by dangerous driving, drug driving, and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence. The suspect has since been released on bail as the investigation continues.
Detective Sergeant Iain Condliffe, of the Cheshire Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, expressed the gravity of the situation, stating: “This was a tragic incident in which a young child lost his life, and we are committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.”
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
As part of their ongoing investigation, authorities are urgently seeking information from the public. Detective Sergeant Condliffe added: “As part of our investigation, we’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the initial collision on Anchor Drive, or anyone with any video footage of the incident. I’d also like to hear from anyone who was present when the child was later treated near to Whitby Sports and Social Club.”
Anyone with relevant information, dashcam footage, or other evidence related to the crash is encouraged to contact Cheshire Police directly. They can be reached by calling 101 or visiting the official police website, quoting the reference number IML 2311765. The community’s cooperation is vital in helping to piece together the events leading to this heartbreaking loss.
