Driver admits failing to stop after fatal crash

A van driver has pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of a collision which resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl in Sheffield.

Elemie Wainwright died in hospital after being hit by a white Ford Transit at the junction of High Street and Station Road in Mosborough on 12 June.

On Tuesday, 28-year-old Ashley Gervis, of Marrison Drive, Killamarsh, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of a collision and driving a vehicle over the weight limit and was given 10 points on his licence and fined £2,066.

South Yorkshire Police said the investigation into Elemie's death was ongoing.

In a statement released at the time of her death, Elemie's parents said: "Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart, you were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl.

Since June her family have raised more than £50,000 to build a playground in her memory.

Her mother, Jodie Wainwright, said: "I don't want anyone to ever forget her and the playground will be a permanent legacy for Elemie."

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