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Hennessey, T. (2026, September 25). ‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/highgate-school-london-highgate-addison-lee-metropolitan-police-b1298437.html
Hennessey, Ted. “‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi.” Evening Standard, 25 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/highgate-school-london-highgate-addison-lee-metropolitan-police-b1298437.html.
Hennessey, Ted. “‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi.” Evening Standard, September 25, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/highgate-school-london-highgate-addison-lee-metropolitan-police-b1298437.html.
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On November 14, a 16-year-old student named Melissa Premaratne was killed after being hit by an Addison Lee taxi outside Highgate School in London. The incident occurred as she was walking across North Road near the school, which charges up to £31,000 annually for tuition. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade, responded but were unable to save Melissa's life.
The suspect driver, a 68-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and later released on bail pending further investigation. In a heartfelt tribute, her family described Melissa as an "amazing person" with a kind heart and beautiful spirit that will remain in their hearts forever.
Detective Inspector Simon Ager said the police are still investigating the incident and have appealed to anyone with information or footage from nearby cameras to come forward. The case highlights the tragic consequences of road accidents near educational institutions.
