Family pay tribute to 9-year-old British-born Nigerian girl killed in a car crash in Greater Manchester

The family of nine-year-old British-born Nigerian school girl who died in a collision in Greater Manchester have paid a touching tribute to her.

Olivia Edohasim died when the car she was travelling in with her sister and father hit a brick wall in Altrincham, near the junction of Manchester Road and Stamford Brook Road on Saturday, May 7.

Officers and Emergency Services had been called to the scene shortly after 10.50am that day and discovered a black Toyota Auris had hit a block of flats. Sadly, Olivia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her 45-year-old father and 11-year-old sister remain in hospital in a stable condition and are recovering from injuries.

Paying tribute to the youngster, the devastated family said she was their star daughter, sister, granddaughter and god daughter.

"Olivia Edohasim was delivered to the world in late summer 2006.  This little bundle of joy was gladly welcomed and breezed through her milestones with ease. 

“She brought smiles to all faces at all times and was the star daughter, sister, granddaughter and god daughter. 

“She was exceptional at school and left a blaze of success in all that she engaged in and was never afraid to step out of her comfort zone. She grew up and was nurtured in her family’s traditional Christian beliefs.

“She will be greatly missed by all of us but will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever."

May her soul rest in peace.

Source: Greater Manchester Police