Elderly woman arrested over Morningside crash which claimed life of three-year-old boy

Xander Irvine died after the crash in June

Published 10th Aug 2020

A 91-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a crash in Edinburgh in which a three-year-old boy died.

Xander Irvine was walking along Morningside Road in Edinburgh with his mother Victoria, 37, when he was hit by a car on June 30.

The red Kia mounted the pavement and crashed into a shop front at around 2.30pm.

Xander was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries.

His mother was also injured, but has since been released from hospital.

A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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