The family of a four-year-old girl who tragically died after being struck by a vehicle has paid tribute to her as a "cheeky, funny and sassy little girl" who was excitedly looking forward to beginning primary school.
Emergency services were called to Nottingham Road in Gotham at 2.28pm on Sunday after reports that Olive Farrow had been involved in a collision, according to Nottinghamshire Police. The force confirmed that the youngster sadly died in hospital shortly afterwards. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.
Family's Heartfelt Tribute
In a touching tribute released by the police on Friday, Olive's family said: "Olive was a cheeky, funny and sassy little girl, who may have been tiny in size, but she certainly made up for it with her big personality. Not a day went by without Olive singing and dancing her way round the house and spreading her affection; always kissing and cuddling and going out of her way to be kind to everyone."
They added: "Olive's memory will live on with all the colourful paintings we have around the house. Quite often she would take herself off and come back with a beautiful work of art as she was so creative."
Inseparable from Brothers
Her family continued, describing her as "inseparable" from her two brothers Teddy and Sonny, whom she "looked up to with so much love." They noted: "Olive was due to join Sonny at primary school, having had her taster sessions. She was so excited to be joining her brother there."
Expressing their devastation, they said: "No words can express the loss and pain felt across the family and all that knew Olive, we are utterly devastated to think we can no longer hold her in our arms. We would like to thank the community for coming together to support us through this difficult time. It has helped greatly to see the outpouring of love with the messages and flowers laid on Nottingham Road."
Vigil and Police Appeal
The family has organised a vigil at St Lawrence's Church in Gotham on Friday for friends, family and members of the local community, and have requested that media representatives do not attend.
Sergeant Paul Clark, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts continue to be with Olive's loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time. The circumstances of her death are being investigated, and we would ask people not to speculate on social media. I would also ask the privacy of the family is respected as they come to terms with what has happened, including at today's vigil."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police quoting incident 424 of July 12.
