9-year-old girl dies after collision in Halifax
It happened on Saturday morning
Last updated 12th Jul 2023
A 9-year-old girl has died after a collision in Halifax.
Police say it happened on Saturday morning in King Cross Street when she was on a pedestrian crossing.
A man in his 50's has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail.
A Police statement said:
"We can confirm that a nine-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a collision in Halifax on Saturday (8 July) has now died.
"We would ask that people are respectful of the family’s privacy at this exceptionally difficult time.
"Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, which happened shortly after 11am on King Cross Street near to the junction with Park Road and involved a black Vauxhall Corsa.
"The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa, a 53-year-old man, was arrested and has been released on "bail.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police using 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 715 of 8 July."