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Police Confirm Death of 12-Year-Old in Weeting Crash, Seek Witnesses

Investigators are seeking dashcam footage in a case highlighting safety concerns on the unlit B1106.

Overview

  • The victim has been named locally as Destiny Devereux, 12, who was hit by a blue Dacia Duster on Lynn Road (B1106) in Weeting at about 5:30pm on Saturday.
  • She was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and later died of her injuries, police confirmed.
  • The driver has been spoken to, is assisting officers, and has not been arrested as inquiries continue.
  • Police are appealing for witnesses and relevant dashcam footage, asking people to quote reference NC-08112025-345 when contacting Norfolk Constabulary.
  • Tributes and fundraising have followed, with her mother calling her a "ray of sunshine" and a GoFundMe nearing £6,000, while locals cite the unlit road, a 60-to-40mph limit, and the removal of a speed-monitoring camera hours before the crash; investigators have not said whether speed was a factor.