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‘A Light in Our Lives’: Family Tribute to Pupil Killed After Being Hit by Taxi
Police said the 68-year-old driver was arrested as investigators seek witnesses and footage after the crash.
- On Thursday, Highgate School Y12 pupil Melissa Premaratne, 16, died following a collision on North Road in London. Metropolitan Police officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
- A 68-year-old man driving an Addison Lee vehicle was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released on bail while the Metropolitan Police investigation continues.
- Melissa's devastated family described her as the "light of our lives," while a Highgate School spokesperson added the news "has come as a terrible shock to everyone at Highgate." Pupils have been offered support from senior teachers.
- Detective Inspector Simon Ager, leading the investigation, said "our thoughts remain with Melissa's family" as officers urge anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from North Road to call 101 quoting CAD1525.
- Private hire group Addison Lee confirmed the involved vehicle belonged to the company, stating "our thoughts are with her family." Specialist officers continue to support Melissa's family as the investigation remains ongoing.
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