The family of a four-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car in Nottinghamshire have described her as a 'cheeky, funny and sassy' child who was looking forward to starting primary school.
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to Nottingham Road in Gotham at 2:28 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after Olive Farrow was involved in a collision, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed. The young girl died in hospital shortly afterward.
A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.
Family Tribute
In a tribute released by police on Friday, Olive's family 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.'
The family 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.'
Family's Loss
Olive was 'inseparable' from her two brothers, Teddy and Sonny, whom she 'looked up to with so much love.' The family said: 'Olive was due to join Sonny at primary school, having had her taster sessions. She was so excited to be joining her brother there.'
'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 is planned at St Lawrence's Church in Gotham on Friday for friends, family, and local community members. The family has requested media representatives 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.
