Schoolgirl, 11, killed after suspected drink and drug driver hits her in broad daylight crash
Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a young girl at the junction of Garrad's Road and Tooting Bec Road in Lambeth, south London, at around 12.50pm on December 12.
By FREYA BARNES, NEWS REPORTER
Published: 15:39 GMT, 8 January 2026 | Updated: 15:39 GMT, 8 January 2026
An 11-year-old schoolgirl has been killed after a driver thought to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs hit her with his car in broad daylight.
Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a young girl at the junction of Garrad's Road and Tooting Bec Road in Lambeth, south London, at around 12.50pm on December 12.
The London Ambulance Service also rushed to the scene and attempted to treat the girl's injuries.
The child was taken to hospital, but despite medical staff's best efforts, she sadly passed away on January 5.
Officers arrested a 54-year-old man at the scene of the fatal incident on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a young girl at the junction of Garrad's Road and Tooting Bec Road in Lambeth, south London, at around 12.50pm on December 12
He was later released on bail while the police carry out their enquiries.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing in the local area, said: 'The victim's family are going through unimaginable pain, and our thoughts remain with them at this time.
'We have spoken to a number of people who witnessed the collision, but we would like to encourage anyone else who was in the area at the time of the incident to come forward with any information that may assist the investigation.'
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 3570/12DEC25.