An inquest into the death of an 11-year-old girl who died after being hit by a car in Bury has been opened.
Ruby Cropper was crossing Radcliffe New Road near the Esso Petrol Station when she was struck at around 4.30pm on August 10.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and Ruby, of Hollinhurst Road, Radcliffe, was taken to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Medics fought to save her but she tragically passed away a few days later on August 12.
An inquest into her death was opened at Rochdale Coroner’s Court by area coroner Catherine McKenna on Friday (August 21).
Both Ruby’s mother and stepfather attended the hearing. A full inquest is set to begin at a later date.
Ruby's family, her mum and two dads, said they have been left "devastated" by their loss.
“As Ruby was such a kind and caring person and always helped others she has continued to do this in organ donation," they in a statement issued shortly after he death.
"Ruby's legacy will live on and we have taken great comfort in this.
"Our family would urge anyone in these tragic circumstances to follow in Ruby's footsteps and be an organ donor.
“We are all absolutely devastated and a part of us has died today too. Our lives will never be the same again.”
The driver of the vehicle, a Suzuki Alto, left the scene after the crash. A 35-year-old man later made contact with police and was arrested. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Officers are appealing to the public to come forward with any information or footage of the incident to aid their enquiries.
Police Constable Phil Drummond, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a desperately sad incident and our thoughts are with Ruby’s friends and family at this terrible and heart-breaking time. Our specialist officers are providing them with support.
“It is important that we ensure that we establish the full circumstances of this incident, and therefore I am appealing to the public to provide us with any information they can to help us with our investigation.
“Did you witness the collision? Do you have any dash cam or CCTV footage?
"We also would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a blue Suzuki Alto travelling around the Whitefield and Radcliffe areas between 4.15-4.30pm. Whatever information you have, please get in touch”.
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2294 of 10/08/2020.
Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
