‘The life of this little angel was taken’: Father shares photo of 14-year-old daughter who was killed when car veered off road and hit two schoolgirls leaving one dead and one injured – as cops arrest man, 37, for drink driving
- Tehliegher, 14, killed after being hit at a junction in Leicester yesterday morning
- Another 14-year-old girl also hit by Vauxhall Astra injuries not life-threatening
- Man, 37, has been detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
- He was also arrested on suspicion of driving with alcohol level above legal limit
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A father has shared a photo and paid tribute to his 14-year-old daughter who was killed when a car veered off the road and hit her and another schoolgirl – as police arrest a man for drink driving.
Tehliegher, who was described as a ‘little angel’ who ‘enjoyed every second of life’, was killed when a driver in a black Vauxhall Astra hit both schoolgirls at the junction of Braunstone Lane and Mortimer Way, in Leicester, shortly after 11am on Wednesday.
The other girl, also aged 14, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.
A 37-year-old man has since been detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and of driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit.
Tehliegher’s father Shane Patterson said: ‘Yesterday, 26.10.2022. Our beautiful Tehleigher was taken from us at the age of Just 14.
‘During a tragic incident that took place in Braunstone, the life of this little angel was taken.
‘Tehliegher was the salt of the earth. Enjoyed every second of life. Being an amazing Sister and Daughter was everything to her. Her life was taken way too soon.
‘Her memory will forever be in the heart of all those who loved her and her family. We will miss you always Little T.
A father has shared this photo of his 14-year-old daughter Tehliegher (pictured) who was killed when a car veered off the road and hit her and another schoolgirl
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and of driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit
‘Words cannot describe the deep sadness the family are going through at this time. Anything you can do to help contribute towards giving this girl the best send off. Will be widely appreciated by the Family and Community.
‘Rest in Peace. Tehliegher. We love you always.’
Mr Patterson has set up a GoFundMe page to try and raise £4,500 to cover the costs of Tehliegher’s funeral.
The arrested man will remain in custody while police quiz him over the crash which police say several witnesses saw as they urge them to come forward.
Harrowing photos of the horror crash scene show the Vauxhall Astra on its side after it had mounted onto a grass verge.
Leicestershire Police confirmed that the car had left the road and collided with the two teenagers.
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Pictures reveal the horror crash where a black Vauxhall Astra had mounted onto a grass verge
The girls were knocked over by the car which veered off the road at the junction of Braunstone Lane and Mortimer Way shortly after 11am on Wednesday
After emergency services rushed to the incident, the 14-year-old girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene while another girl, also aged 14, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.
Meanwhile, a man in his 30s was taken to hospital in Coventry to be treated for serious injuries.
Officers have remained at the junction today, carrying out forensic work.
Flowers and tributes have also been seen after being left by members of the community.
After the fatal crash, one neighbour said: ‘It must be a local girl because of where it happened.
‘The road has been shut all day.’
One of the children was pronounced dead at the scene. The other suffered injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing
Flowers and tributes to the girl have been seen after being left by members of the community
Police are appealing for the public’s help to determine what happened. They believe there were several people in the area at the time
Another resident said: ‘I’ve been working all day, I didn’t know anything about it until my son told me when he got home from school.’
Another neighbour said: I just heard the helicopter.’
Detective Sergeant Lisa Wood, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: ‘While someone has been arrested in connection with this incident, I’d still like to speak to any witnesses who have not yet come forward.
‘From enquiries carried out so far, we know there were a number of people in the area at the time. I’d ask anyone living in Braunstone Lane with CCTV or doorbell cameras at their address to get in touch.
‘Likewise, I’m still keen to speak to anyone who saw the Astra prior to the collision occurring and any motorists with dashcams who have not yet spoken to police. Any information or footage you have, no matter how insignificant you think it is, could help.’
You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/ and quoting incident 187 of 26 October. Alternatively call 101.
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