Family of Kourtney Khloe McCormick as friends and family to wear 'colourful colours' to her funeral in Newry
The family of a six-year-old who died in their arms in hospital after a road traffic collision have asked friends and family to wear “colourful colours” to her funeral on Saturday.
Police said Kourtney Khloe McCormick, who had just turned six, died following the incident involving a black Ford Tourneo van in the Springfarm Heights area of Newry at around 9.25pm on Sunday.
She died in hospital from her injuries. A 40-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
A police spokesperson issued an appeal for information.
“The young girl was taken to hospital where she tragically later died from her injuries,” they said.
“Officers attended and the driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene.
“Police would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage of what happened, which could assist with our inquiries.”
The 40-year-old woman has since been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
A family notice said the little girl, who had just turned six, passed away in hospital with her parents.
It said: "Kourtney died 22 June 2026 in the arms of her loving Mummy and Daddy".
She was the loving daughter of Rosina and Paul, treasured sister of Katie, Shane, Jasmine, Mya, Zac and Georgia and cherished granddaughter of Gerry and Johann (Cunningham) and Pat and the late Moria.
Her remains will repose at her late residence at Stony Hill, Newry, on Wednesday from 4pm until 9pm and Thursday and Friday from 12 noon until 9pm.
The removal will take place on Saturday at 10am for 11am Mass in St Brigid's Church at The Meadow with, burial afterwards in Monkshill cemetery.
The notice added: "At the family’s request please wear colourful colours."
Francine Ruddy from from Martin’s Lane Area Community Association in Newry set up a GoFundMe page, ‘Remembering Kourtney McCormick’ with permission from Kourtney's family to help them out over the coming days, “after the tragic death of their beloved daughter”.
"Heartbreak has gripped the Newry community following the tragic passing of six-year-old Kourtney Khloe McCormick," she said.
"Kourtney sadly lost her life after being struck by a van in the Springfarm Heights area of Newry on Sunday evening. She was taken to hospital but, despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly passed away from her injuries.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Kourtney's parents, family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this unimaginable time of grief. May her beautiful young soul rest in eternal peace."
St John Bosco GAC in Newry said its committee, members and players "learned with great sadness of the tragic death" of Kourtney, who was younger sister of their Under 10 player Georgia.
"The club extends sincere sympathy to the entire family circle at this extremely difficult time," they club said.