The grieving family of Elemie Wainwright, the 11-year-old girl tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Mosborough, Sheffield, have paid heartfelt tribute to their “beautiful baby girl” and called for the public’s help as police continue to investigate.
The fatal incident took place on Thursday 12 June at the junction of High Street and Station Road, involving a white Ford Transit van. Emergency services responded swiftly, and Elemie was taken to hospital by ambulance. Despite the efforts of medics, she sadly died a short time later.
‘The Biggest Heart, the Kindest Girl’
In a moving statement released on Saturday, Elemie’s devastated family shared a photo of the smiling schoolgirl and described her as:
“Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart. You were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl.”
They added:
“On Thursday 12 June our hearts shattered into a million pieces.”
Police Investigation Ongoing
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and other traffic offences. He is cooperating fully with South Yorkshire Police and has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Investigators are urgently appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage that may provide crucial evidence to piece together the events that led to Elemie’s death.
“Any information, no matter how small, may be the missing piece to the answers we need,” Elemie’s family said.
“As parents, we need answers for our baby girl. Please, look at her photo, look at her smile—it’s the least our baby deserves.”
Public Appeal
Officers are asking anyone who saw the collision or has video footage from the area at the time to contact South Yorkshire Police:
Call 101 quoting incident number 758 of 12 June 2025
Or submit footage via: https:///orlo.uk/rzKzd
The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time as they come to terms with their devastating loss.
