Olivia-Violet Reeves: Police appeal for witnesses after death of Shrewsbury girl, 11
Police believe road users could hold vital information about a crash in which an 11-year-old schoolgirl died.
Officers from West Mercia Police have made a further appeal for information regarding the crash which took place on Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury ,on June 15.
Olivia-Violet Reeves, from Worthen, was walking to a bus stop after lessons had finished at St George's Junior School when she was struck by a grey Range Rover 4x4.
The vehicle appeared to have crossed onto the opposite side of the road before mounting the pavement and knocking down a garden wall, a telegraph pole, and a lamp post.
She was rushed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for emergency treatment and was then transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital where she sadly died.
Now police are calling for the driver of a white van, the driver of a navy blue vehicle with a roof rack and a cyclist riding a push bike to come forward.
Investigating officer Simon Pond said:"We have had a good response from witnesses, however, from speaking to them, it is apparent that there may have been other people who either witnessed this collision, or the events after the collision. I would urge those people to contact police.
"We would particularly like to speak to the driver of a white transit style van, the driver of a navy blue vehicle with a roof rack and a cyclist riding a push bike, the cyclist is described as a white middle aged man wearing dark clothing."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 528s of 15 June.
The background to this story
A 77-year-old man from Shrewsbury, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Olivia-Violet had recently moved to Worthen and was thoroughly enjoying country life. She wanted to be a marine biologist when she grew up and school friends remember her for her love of animals.
He family released a statement last week in which they described her as 'inspiring and spirited' who 'made a lasting impression on anyone she met'.
An inquest in to her death was opened last Thursday at Shrewsbury's coroner's court at Shirehall by senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin John Ellery and adjourned to October 17.
Olivia-Violet's funeral will take place on Friday at All Saints Church, Worthen at 11.30am, followed by a private committal service in Shrewsbury.
