A 68-year-old man has been arrested after a teenager died on Thursday
A North London school has issued an emotional tribute after a 16-year-old girl died after she was hit by a taxi. Emergency services were called to North Road in Highgate at around 8.11am on Thursday (September 24).
Metropolitan Police officers attended along with paramedics, London Fire Brigade, and an air ambulance. A teenage girl was treated at the scene but was later pronounced dead.
“Her next-of-kin has been informed and is being supported by officers at this difficult time,” the Met said.
A spokesperson from Highgate School, a private school, confirmed a Year 12 student was travelling to school when the incident occured.
They said: “It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our Y12 pupils died today on the way to school in a road traffic incident,” the spokesperson for the independent school said.
“This incredibly distressing news has come as a terrible shock to everyone at Highgate. Emergency services attended the scene and the police are currently investigating the situation.
“The family are being supported by specialist police officers and are receiving all the appropriate support. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further details will be shared at this time.
“We thank you for your understanding and compassion.”
The spokesperson added: “The loss of such a young life, so full of promise and hope, is deeply heartbreaking, and we extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all those affected by this awful news.
“She will be greatly missed, and we will continue to support her family, our pupils and staff, and the wider community, as we mourn her loss.”
The driver of the Addison Lee vehicle, a 68-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, according to the Met.
“Road closures remain in place, and people are asked to avoid the area,” a spokesperson for the force said.
Private hire firm Addison Lee confirmed in a statement that the vehicle involved was one of theirs. A spokesman said: “A collision took place in Highgate this morning at approximately 8:30am involving one of our vehicles which has tragically resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl.
“Our thoughts are with her family and all those affected at this incredibly difficult time. As is standard for an incident of this nature, the response is being led by the police, and we are supporting them fully with their investigation.
“As the facts are still being established, we are unable to comment further at this stage.”
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for anyone with information that may assist their investigation to call 101 quoting CAD1525/24Sept.
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