Family of eight-year-old girl killed in crash pay tribute to '˜beautiful girl'

The family of an eight-year-old killed in a car crash have paid tribute to their 'beautiful girl'.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Nov 2018, 19:34 BST
Updated 12th Nov 2018, 17:30 BST
Undated family handout photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Emily Connor, 8, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who died after she was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on Monton Road, Monton, SalfordUndated family handout photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Emily Connor, 8, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who died after she was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on Monton Road, Monton, Salford
Undated family handout photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Emily Connor, 8, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who died after she was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on Monton Road, Monton, Salford

Emily Connor, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, died after she was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on Monton Road, Monton, Salford, at about 10.40am on Saturday.

The child, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by the emergency services.

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In a brief tribute, issued through Greater Manchester Police (GMP), her family said: “To our Emily, the kindest person we ever knew.

“You will always be in our thoughts. We will talk about you every day.

“Rest in peace beautiful girl.”

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash. He remains in custody for questioning.

Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who saw the blue Vauxhall Corsa in the area around the time of the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage from Monton Road to get in touch.

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Anyone with information should call GMP’s serious collision investigation unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 09/11/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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