Marianne Haboc's parents pay tribute to her

Marianne Haboc

The family of a girl who was pronounced dead at the scene of a Rochdale collision have paid tribute to her.

Paying tribute to her, her parents said: “Marianne, our beautiful daughter, was a natural born leader that could motivate friends to unite and do the same together regardless of age, race or belief.

“It was her own goal to be a top pupil of the year before leaving primary school. To achieve this, she had a little plan by coming to school early so she could meet more young pupils to play with and to improve her pro-activeness and relationship to them and her teacher.

“She loved her gymnastics and we are incredibly proud of what she achieved in that sport.  

“She was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed gospel reading.

“Marianne will be sadly missed by all that knew her at her school, gymnastic club and church.”

Heart-breaking tributes have also been left at the devastating scene.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/122617/tributes-to-young-girl-after-tragic-death

A 33-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/122606/woman-released-under-investigation-after-death-of-11yearold-girl

Shortly after 3.30pm on Monday 1 October 2018, police were called to reports of a serious collision between a red Range Rover and a pedestrian on Taylor Street.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/122591/11yearold-girl-has-died-following-a-collision-on-taylor-street

The pedestrian – who has since been formally identified as 11-year-old Marianne Haboc – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of the emergency services.