Death of young girl near Louth declared an accident
11-year-old Amelia was hit by a tyre that fell off a passing car
Last updated 22nd Jan 2021
An inquest has found the death of a young girl near Louth, who was hit by a tyre that fell off a passing car, was an accident.
11-year-old Amelia Wood, who'd previously beaten Leukemia, died of a head injury while she was walking to School 3 years ago in Manby.
Her mum, Hayley Hodson, is starting a community centre in her name.
She said: "We don't want her to be forgotten about.
"Amelia went through so much, having cancer, Leukemia, when she was 3 and battling that for 2 and a half years, to be killed in such a way.
"She was beautiful, she was lovely, loving.
"She had so many friends that we want to give something back to our village to her friends and to continue her legacy."
After Amelia passed away, her organs were donated and have since saved 4 lives.
Police have praised the strength and patience of her family.
PC Rich Precious, Family Liaison Officer at Lincolnshire Police said:
“I’ve worked with Amelia’s family since the day of this collision.
"I’ve seen at close quarters just how much Amelia was loved and how she is now deeply missed and by so many.
“The strength and patience demonstrated by Amelia’s family has been astonishing throughout the different stages of the investigation and more recently at the Inquest.
"I can’t even begin to imagine their turmoil and how they have felt and coped, but they have been absolutely incredible.
"They are a testament to themselves and to Amelia, showing just how much she was loved by them and by everyone who knew her.”