Heartbroken household pay tribute to ‘priceless present’ daughter, six, killed when van crashed into pedestrians as boy, 14, and woman, 13, stay in hospital

A heartbroken household paid tribute to their daughter, six, who they described as a ‘priceless present’ after she was killed following a van crashing into pedestrians with two teenagers injured in hospital. 

Six-year-old Millie Gribble tragically died from her accidents after she was concerned in a crash between a van and pedestrians in Barton, which is a village in Preston, Lancashire on Tuesday.

Two different youngsters, a boy aged 14 and a lady aged 13, suffered much less severe accidents however stay in hospital for remedy.

Lancashire Police mentioned {that a} 59-year-old man from the realm was arrested on suspicion of inflicting severe damage by harmful driving.

Nonetheless the suspect has been launched beneath investigation whereas police enquiries proceed.

Millie Gribble, 6, was killed after a van crashed into pedestrians in Barton, which is a village in Preston, Lancashire

In an emotional tribute, Millie’s household described her as a ‘priceless present to us all’

In an emotional tribute Millie’s household mentioned: ‘Millie was not solely a tremendous little woman, she was a valuable daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and pal however most significantly she was a priceless present to us all.

‘There are not any phrases to explain how a lot Millie was beloved and the way her loss has affected everybody who knew her.

‘Millie beloved spending valuable time with household and mates. She had a ardour for taking part in soccer, swimming, happening new adventures and was a giant fan of music and YouTube.

‘Millie beloved her pets, her hamster Fang, her brother’s cat Mia and her 14-week-old pet Duke her little sidekick.

‘Millie had so many nice qualities; she was type, caring, humorous, intelligent, energetic and vigorous. Millie beloved being a part of a giant household and talked about having her family someday. Millie wished to be a police officer when she grew up so she may assist and help these individuals who wanted it.

Millie’s household additionally added: ‘she wished to be a police officer when she grew up so she may assist and help these individuals who wanted it’

Lancashire Police mentioned {that a} 59-year-old man from the realm was arrested on suspicion of inflicting severe damage by harmful driving, nonetheless the suspect has been launched beneath investigation whereas police enquiries proceed

‘In her brief 6 years of life she introduced a lot pleasure to all our hearts and so many smiles to our faces. We’ll all the time cherish the recollections we’ve got with Millie for the remainder of our lives.

‘At any time when Millie entered a room she would by no means fail to mild it up like she did with all our hearts.

‘Millie by no means didn’t make us giggle and smile along with her mischievous antics and lovely sense of humour.

‘Millie was such a contented little woman who will likely be eternally missed by her household and mates and all who knew her.

‘Millie chances are you’ll be gone Sweetheart however you’ll by no means be forgotten. We hope you might be flying with the angels in peace.

‘Love you all the time with all our hearts Mummy and Daddy XXXX’

Lancashire Police added: ‘we’re persevering with to attraction for witnesses or anybody with info, dashcam or cellular footage to get in contact.

‘In the event you suppose you possibly can assist please e mail SCIU@lancashire.police.uk or name 101, quoting log 733 of August 15, 2023.’