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Tragic Collision Near Highgate School Claims Life of 16-Year-Old
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Core Event
On September 24, a 16-year-old girl was struck by a car on North Road in Highgate, north London, near the main site of Highgate School. Police were called shortly after 8 a.m., and the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 68-year-old man, remained at the location and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Background & Context
Highgate School is a private co-educational institution serving pupils aged four to 18. The school charges up to £32,787 per academic year. The collision occurred on a public road adjacent to the school’s campus, prompting immediate road closures and public safety advisories.
Official Statements & Responses
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed that officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London Air Ambulance. The spokesperson said the driver was taken into custody and that the victim’s next-of-kin had been informed and were receiving police support. The London Ambulance Service detailed the deployment of an ambulance crew, fast-response paramedics, an incident response officer, a motorcycle responder and an advanced paramedic, noting that despite intensive medical effort the girl died at the scene. Road closures remained in effect, and the public was asked to avoid the area while investigations continued.
Data & Statistics
- Victim: 16-year-old female pedestrian
- Driver: 68-year-old male, arrested on suspicion of careless driving
- Time of call: shortly after 8 a.m. on September 24
- Emergency responders: London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, London Air Ambulance, plus police units
- Location: North Road, Highgate, near Highgate School
Verbatim Quotes
- “On Thursday, September 24, at 8.13am police were called to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and car on Northroad, Hornsey. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London Air Ambulance.” — Met Police spokesperson
- “We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, a motorcycle responder and an advanced paramedic.” — London Ambulance Service
