Woman, 91, arrested over crash that killed three-year-old boy

Xander Irvine died after being struck by a car in Edinburgh on June 30.

Woman, 91, arrested over crash that killed three-year-old boy Police Scotland

An elderly woman has been arrested after a three-year-old boy died in a crash.

Xander Irvine died in hospital after he was struck by a car in Edinburgh.

His 37-year-old mum Victoria was also injured in the collision outside St Columba’s Hospice shop on Morningside Road on June 30.

Police confirmed a 91-year-old woman was arrested on Monday in connection with the incident.

A report will now be sent to the procurator fiscal.

In a statement released through Police Scotland at the time of his death, Xander’s family said: “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.

“Xander will be so very sorely missed by them both and all his family and friends in Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

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