Fundraiser launched for family of girl, 7, killed in Walsall hit-and-run
The gofundme page has been set up following the tragedy.
Last updated 30th Jul 2023
An online fundraiser has been launched to help the family of a seven-year-old girl killed in Walsall.
Katniss Seleznev was killed in a suspected hit-and-run involving a motorbike just after 7pm on Thursday.
The girl was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital but later died.
A gofundme page has been set up by Jody Witton, who said she was at the scene when the crash happened and had offered help to Katniss's mother.
On the page, she said "no amount of money will be enough to ease or help them" but urged people to give what they could to help the family.
The appeal has so far raised more than £2,000.
Flowers, balloons and stuffed toys have continued to build at the scene on Turnstone Road, Blakenhall.
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested, has been released on bail with strict conditions.
West Midlands Police have also found two abandoned motorbikes which will now be forensically examined.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
"Our work to establish the facts around this tragic incident is continuing.
"We have recovered two motorbikes and they will now be forensically examined as part of those extensive inquiries.
"And at this awful time our thoughts remain with the family of Katniss, who are being supported and have asked to be left to grieve in private."
Mr Hughes added: "I would also like to extend my thanks to all those people who have already come to us with information, it is truly appreciated.
"We would ask again that anyone who was at the scene does still come forward, as what they know may be valuable to our ongoing investigation."
In a Facebook post, her mother said that her "heart is bleeding", adding: "God took her away too young and fragile.
"I don't have strength and I don't want to say goodbye to you, my star.
"How to let you go, my heart is bleeding, my soul is aching."