Tragedy as girl, 3, dies after Hermes delivery driver reversed into her
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA three-year-old was killed in the blind spot of a Hermes delivery driver who reversed into her, an inquest heard. Milliee-Ann Rae McKellar was hit by the Mercedes Sprinter van outsider of her grandmother's home.
The driver had entered the cul-de-sac and parked with two wheels on the pavement in order to deliver parcels to the area. After returning to his van, he checked his mirrors and rear camera and began reversing.
However, Milliee was in the blind spot of the vehicle and got struck, falling to the ground. Read more: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Not noticing her, the driver continued his manoeuvre with both front and back nearside wheels travelling over the girl.
Emergency services were called to the collision in Calne, Wiltshire, but despite their best efforts, Milliee was pronounced dead by critical care doctor Patrick Morgan at 1.08pm on March 3, 2021.
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