Family pay tribute to Sophia Aitken, 12, after fatal Kilwinning crash
The 12-year-old was pronounced dead after being hit by a bus on Lauchlan Way, with police continuing to investigate the crash.
The family of Sophia Aitken have paid tribute to their “darling daughter” after the 12-year-old died in a collision with a bus in Kilwinning.
Sophia, from Kilwinning, was struck by the vehicle on Lauchlan Way at around 1.10pm on Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family said: “We are devastated at the loss of our darling daughter Sophia.
“She was a ray of sunshine, and was loved by everyone who knew her. A light has gone out, and it will never return. We are comforted by the messages from the community.”
The family have requested privacy while they grieve.
Police said an investigation into the collision remains ongoing and appealed for anyone with relevant dashcam footage or information not already given to officers to come forward.
Sergeant Stewart Taylor said: “Our thoughts first and foremost are with Sophia’s family and friends, and everyone affected by this crash.
“We know there were a lot of people out in the area at the time of this crash, and I’d like to thank those witnesses who have come forward in support of our inquiries, along with those who assisted at the scene.
“This incident will be felt by the local community and our investigation continues to establish what happened.”
Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1484 of November 3.