A young girl killed in a road collision in Birmingham has been named as Maysoon Adbul-Hakeem.
Little Maysoon was on a zebra crossing in Reddings Lane, Yardley, on the afternoon of Thursday 11 November when she was hit by a car.
The driver left the scene but a 24-year-old man handed himself in to us a short time later. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while we gather evidence.
Maysoon’s family are being supported by specialist family liaison officers as the investigation progresses – and they have issued a brief tribute to the three-year-old which police issued on their behalf.
It reads: “We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful daughter Maysoon. Please respect our privacy at this very difficult time.”
Acting Inspector Paul Hughes from West Midlands Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit urged people not to speculate about what happened on social media.
He added: “What’s happened is extremely tragic and has had a profound impact not only on her family but also friends, the local schools and wider community. I would ask everyone come together at this sad time to support the family and respect their wishes for privacy.
“We’ve arrested a man and our enquiries are continuing.
“I’m still keen to hear from anyone who was in Reddings Lane or the immediate vicinity and may have witnessed the collision or heard anything that may assist our investigation.”
If you know something that could help, email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, contact us via Live Chat or call 101. Please quote log number 2641 of 11 November.
