Police release photograph of tragic Newry youngster who 'had just turned 6-years-old'
The youngster who died after a traffic collision has been named as Kourtney Khloe McCormick.
In a statement the PSNI said they “can confirm the young girl who sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in Newry was Kourtney Khloe McCormick”.
They added that Kourtney “had just turned six years old, and died following a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van in the Springfarm Heights area on Sunday evening, 21st June”.
Officers continue to investigate the circumstances of what happened. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 1552 21/06/26, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Sunday, 21st June of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van and child in the Springfarm Heights area.
“The young girl was taken to hospital where she tragically later died from her injuries.
"Officers attended, and the driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene.
“She remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue into the circumstances of the collision.
"The Carnagat Road also remains closed at its junctions with Springfarm Heights and Stony Hill.
“Police would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage of what happened, which could assist with our enquiries.”
“Please call us on 101, quoting reference 1552 21/06/26, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/