Two-year-old hit by a 4x4 in North Yorkshire has died from her injuries

North Yorkshire Police have confirmed the girl, who was in a critical condition after being involved in an accident on Thursday, June 16, could not be saved.

The incident took place at around 6.15pm on Lockton Road in Whitby, where she was hit by a black 4x4 vehicle. The child was taken by ambulance to James Cook Hospital in a critical condition, but she died the following day.

An investigation is ongoing and police are continuing to appeal to any witnesses who were in Lockton Road or Fyling Road area, or anyone who may have witnessed the child or a black 4x4 car prior to the incident, to come forward and contact them.

The child was wearing pink and purple trousers and a white coat with pink and purple flowers and an insect print.

Specially trained officers are continuing to provide support to the child’s family at this very distressing time.

Officers from Whitby’s Safer Neighbourhood Team are continuing patrols in the area to gather any further information about the incident and provide reassurance to local residents.

Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to Iain Atkinson. Please quote reference 12160106067.

Alternatively you can email Iain.atkinson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk