02/11/2015
Child Rescued From Car Crash That Killed Her Father
A five-year-old girl was rescued from a crashed car where she is believed to have been trapped "for some time" with her dead father.
Staffordshire Police said that a black For Fiesta was involved in a collision with a tree on the B5030, in Uttoxeter at about 09:40 on Sunday morning.
A 25-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The five-year-old girl, the man's daughter, was taken to the Royal Stoke Hospital for observations and treatment for what were described as minor injuries.
Specially trained family liaison officers are working to support the family at this difficult time.
Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have seen the black Fiesta before the collision. At this early stage of the investigation is it not known at what time the collision occurred.
Anyone with information is urged to call Staffordshire Police on 101.
(MH/CD)
Staffordshire Police said that a black For Fiesta was involved in a collision with a tree on the B5030, in Uttoxeter at about 09:40 on Sunday morning.
A 25-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The five-year-old girl, the man's daughter, was taken to the Royal Stoke Hospital for observations and treatment for what were described as minor injuries.
Specially trained family liaison officers are working to support the family at this difficult time.
Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have seen the black Fiesta before the collision. At this early stage of the investigation is it not known at what time the collision occurred.
Anyone with information is urged to call Staffordshire Police on 101.
(MH/CD)
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