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Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Ellesmere Port Car Crash

4/20/2026

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A six-year-old boy died after being hit by a car on Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port, on April 19 at about 11:40 AM.
The child was treated near the Whitby Sports and Social Club and transported to Countess of Chester Hospital, where he died.
Cheshire Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving and he has been released on bail.

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A six-year-old boy died after being hit by a car on Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port, on April 19 at about 11:40 AM.
The child was treated near the Whitby Sports and Social Club and transported to Countess of Chester Hospital, where he died.
Cheshire Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving and he has been released on bail.