Woman, 91, arrested over death of three-year-old boy struck by car in Edinburgh

Xander Irvine, three, was killed after being hit by a car in Edinburgh. (SWNS)

A 91-year-old woman has been arrested over the death of a three-year-old boy who was hit by a car in Edinburgh.

Xander Irvine was walking with his mother, Victoria, 37, on Morningside Road on 30 June when he was struck by the vehicle.

He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries. His mother was injured but has made a full recovery.

Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of Morningside on the day of Xander’s funeral on 9 July.

The car which struck Xander Irvine and crashed into a shop in Edinburgh. (PA)

The car, a red Kia, mounted the pavement and crashed into a shop at about 2.30pm.

The 91-year-old woman who was behind the wheel was not injured.

Police have said that she has been arrested.

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In a statement, they said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 91-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal road crash in Edinburgh.

“The incident happened around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 30 June, 2020, when a three-year-old boy was struck by a car on Morningside Road in the city.”

Police at the scene of the crash on Morningside Road, Edinburgh, on 30 June. (PA)

Police said a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

His family said in a previous statement: “Xander was a very happy, bubbly, intelligent little boy who was very dearly loved by his parents Victoria and Paul.

“Xander was a real chatterbox who just loved books, playing with all sorts of vehicles and his Lego.

“He really enjoyed life and he enriched the lives of everyone he met.

“Victoria and Paul are devastated and feel as if their hearts have been ripped out.”