No court action over baby's church car park death
BBCNo court action will be taken after the death of a one-year-old girl who was hit by a Land Rover in a church car park, BBC Scotland News has learned.
Ivy Mae Ross was struck by the vehicle outside the Plymouth Brethren meeting hall in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, in May last year. She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later.
Her parents said at the time that it was a "tragic accident" which had left them devastated at the loss of their "beautiful" daughter.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said it had been decided there should be no criminal proceedings.
In a statement, it said: "Following a full investigation and careful consideration of the available evidence by the procurator fiscal, Crown Counsel concluded that there should be no criminal proceedings in respect of the driver involved in this tragic incident.
"We have explained this decision to the family."
The girl's parents, Holly and Glenn, had said in a statement at the time: "Our beautiful daughter Ivy Mae passed away following a tragic accident after our regular church gathering.
"We are absolutely devastated.
"We value all the prayers and messages of sympathy and support we have received from the local community. The emergency services tireless work and support is greatly appreciated."
Police Scotland said at the time of the incident that the 40-year-old man driving the car involved was not injured.
The church had told BBC Scotland News that the little girl was part of its "vibrant local community" and that the accident happened after a Bible reading at the hall.
The Plymouth Brethren is an evangelical Christian church which was established in the early 19th Century.
The church teaches a very strict interpretation of the Bible.
Members follow a code of practice and the church has described it as very family-centred.