Family pay tribute to 'most beautiful baby girl' killed while crossing road
The family of an 11-year-old child who died after she was hit by a van while crossing the road have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their 'beautiful baby'.
11-year-old Elemie Wainwright lost her life when she was struck by a white Ford Transit van at 4.49pm on Thursday in High Street, the junction with Station Road in Mosborough, a village near Sheffield in the UK.
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital by ambulance, but sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone, died a short time later.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences, but released on police bail after fully co-operating with officers.
On Sunday, Elemie's family have released an emotional statement paying tribute to the their "beautiful baby girl" as they urged anyone with information to come forward.
'Our beautiful baby girl, on Thursday 12 June our hearts shattered into a million pieces," they said.
'Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart, you were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl.'
'We have no words right now, but we beg that if anyone knows any information, no matter how insignificant you think it is please come forward.
'Any information, no matter how small, may be the missing piece to the answers we need.
'As parents, we need answers for our baby girl. Please, look at her photo, look at her smile, it's the least our baby deserves.'
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Our officers continue to support Elemie's family and our work to investigate the circumstances that led to Elemie's death is continuing.
"A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences. He remains fully co-operating with officers and has been released on police bail at this time.
"We are continuing to appeal to witnesses, or those with dashcam footage or information to come forward and assist us with our inquiry.
"Elemie's family has asked that their privacy be respected during this difficult time."
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