The driver of a 4×4 which killed a baby girl in a church car park will not be prosecuted, the Crown Office has said.
Ivy Mae Ross was hit by a Land Rover in the car park of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church meeting hall in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, in May last year as the congregation left after a Bible study.
The one-year-old suffered devastating injuries and was pronounced dead soon after she arrived at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Her parents Holly and Glenn said at the time it was a ‘tragic accident’ which left them ‘absolutely devastated’.
Now the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said there should be no criminal proceedings.
Yesterday, its spokesman said: ‘Following a full investigation and careful consideration of the available evidence by the Procurator Fiscal, Crown Counsel concluded that there should be no criminal proceedings in respect of the driver involved in this tragic incident.
The one-year-old suffered devastating injuries and was pronounced dead soon after she arrived at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Ivy Mae Ross was hit by a Land Rover in the car park of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church meeting hall in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire
‘We have explained this decision to the family.’
After the incident on May 15, floral tributes were left at the gates to the church for the tragic 17-month-old.
In a statement released through the church, which teaches a strict interpretation of the Bible, her parents said: ‘Our beautiful daughter Ivy Mae passed away following the tragic accident after our regular church gathering.
‘We value all the prayers and messages of sympathy and support we have received from the local community.
‘The emergency services’ tireless work and support is greatly appreciated.’