Tragedy in Oldham: 10-Year-Old Lily Rose Morris Dies After Crash
Girl Fatally Hit by Land Rover on Coleridge Road
Lily Rose Morris, just 10 years old, died in hospital after being struck by a red Land Rover Discovery on Coleridge Road, Oldham, at 5pm last Saturday.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence. He has been bailed pending further investigations.
Family Heartbroken, Community Rallies
Lily’s family paid a heartbreaking tribute, saying she was “loved by everyone who knew her.” They added:
“Words cannot describe the hurt and pain we are feeling now our little princess has been taken from us. Lily can no longer continue to grow into the amazing and bubbly young lady that she was becoming – no longer able to be the caring big sister that she was. We are absolutely devastated over the loss of our Lily but have been touched and overwhelmed by the support, kindness, and generosity of the community.”
Another Child Injured, Condition Stable
A second child was also hospitalised with ankle and head injuries and remains in a stable condition.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
PC Nicola Heap of Greater Manchester Police said the investigation is “very much in its early stages” and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
