Poppy Atkinson died of head injuries after being hit by car
A 40-year-old man from Lancaster, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released under investigation. The inquest heard that Poppy's death was confirmed by paramedics at 17:12 GMT.Cumbria Police said that officers had responded to reports of two children being struck by a black BMW i40.
No relatives were in court for the hearing, but they were represented by a solicitor.A second girl, aged eight and also from Kendal, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. At the time, officers said there was "no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act".Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kendal on Monday as Poppy's funeral took place.Mourners wore red clothing in memory of the Manchester United supporter, whose family had urged the community to create a "sea of love".An online fundraiser set up in her memory has exceeded £50,000 and will pay for a memorial as well as support grassroots football.
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