Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Car in Ellesmere Port
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- A six-year-old boy has died after being struck by a black Infiniti FX30D on Anchor Drive in Ellesmere Port.
- The child was treated near Whitby Sports and Social Club before being taken to Countess of Chester Hospital where he later died.
- A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a licence.
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This tragic incident occurred in a residential area of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The police are actively seeking witnesses and any available footage to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a six-year-old boy was hit by a car and died. The child was struck by a black Infiniti FX30D on Anchor Drive, in Ellesmere Port, at about 11:40 BST on Sunday, Cheshire Police said. He was treated near Whitby Sports and Social Club and then transported to Countess of Chester Hospital but died from his injuries. A 48-year-old man has also been held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a licence and has since been released on bail. The force is appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the crash. Det Sgt Iain Condliffe said: "This was a tragic incident in which a young child lost his life, and we are committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place. "As part of our investigation, we're keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the initial collision on Anchor Drive, or anyone with any video footage or the incident. "I'd also like to hear from anyone who was present when the child was later treated near to Whitby Sports and Social Club."
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- What exactly happened during the collision
- Whether the child was accompanied by any adults
- The exact circumstances leading to the collision
- Any other vehicles or factors involved
