Six-year-old girl dies following road collision in Newry
By Rebecca Black, Press Association
A six-year-old girl has died following a road collision in Newry.
Police said Kourtney Khloe McCormick, who had just turned six, died following the incident involving a black Ford Tourneo van in the Springfarm Heights area at around 9:25pm on Sunday.
She died in hospital from her injuries.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
A police spokesperson issued an appeal for information
“The young girl was taken to hospital where she tragically later died from her injuries,” they said.
“Officers attended and the driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene.
“She remains in custody at this time as inquiries continue into the circumstances of the collision.
“Police would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage of what happened, which could assist with our inquiries.”
