Tribute to 'beautiful' baby girl who died after being hit by Land Rover in Aberdeenshire

A baby girl who died after she was hit by a Land Rover in a church car park in Aberdeenshire has been named.

One-year-old Ivy Mae was struck down outside the Plymouth Brethren meeting hall on Eigie Road in Balmedie at around 7.45pm on Wednesday evening.

She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and died a short time later.

Ivy Mae’s parents Holly and Glenn, whose surname has not been released, said they are “devastated”.

The couple said their “beautiful” daughter died following a “tragic accident”.

The church told STV News Ivy Mae was part of its “vibrant local community” who died after a bible reading at the hall.

Flowers left outside Plymouth Brethren meeting hall on Eigie Road in Balmedie. STV News

The 40-year-old man who was driving the Land Rover was uninjured.

The couple said: “We can confirm that our beautiful daughter Ivy Mae passed away following a tragic accident last evening after our regular church gathering.

“We are absolutely devastated and ask that our privacy is respected at this challenging time.

“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.”

Inspector Scott Deans, from Roads Policing, said: “At this time, our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this tragic incident.

“Our investigation into the circumstances remain ongoing and we’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their enquiries in the area.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 3390 of May 15, 2024.”