A 10-year-old girl died after being hit by a speeding car in Bradford. Her sister was also injured in the tragic incident.
A car hit them near Park Lane. People say the car came out of nowhere. Neighbors spoke about the tragic event, and they rushed to help the girls. Police arrived at 6:30 PM. They took both girls to the hospital.
A neighbor heard the crash and brakes. People tried to help before paramedics got there. The driver was a 35-year-old man, and he drove a silver Toyota Yaris. Police arrested him at the scene.
Neighbors say speeding is common there. Cars race down the road often, ignoring speed limits. One neighbor saw the girls look both ways before a car suddenly appeared. The car’s windshield broke from the impact. The family is heartbroken after this event.
The injured girl had surgeries and is now doing a little better. Another neighbor said the car was traveling very fast. Police closed the roads nearby, and only emergency vehicles could pass.
The neighbor feels upset by the death and likely saw the girl walking to school. She said this road is usually safe, though near misses have happened. The police confirmed the girl’s death and need witnesses to come forward.
The crash involved a silver Toyota Yaris. It hit two child pedestrians. The accident occurred on February 9th. The 16-year-old girl has serious injuries, but those injuries are not life-threatening.
Police arrested the driver for causing death by dangerous driving. He is still in police custody.