Pictured: Brazilian woman, 22, who was killed on Christmas Day after hit-and-run car crash in London
- Maria Carolina Do Nascimento Migel, 22, was killed in the Christmas Day crash
- Four men have been arrested in connection with fatal collision in North London
- The car crashed into Miss Migel shortly after police asked for the driver to stop
A 22-year-old woman who was killed in a horror hit-and-run car crash on Christmas Day has been named for the first time as Maria Carolina Do Nascimento Migel.
Maria’s family paid tribute to their ‘little star’ on a GoFund Me page raising money for her body to be flown to Brazil.
Four men have been arrested in connection with the fatal collision that left her dead at the scene.
Maria was killed when the car in which she was a passenger was hit by another vehicle that police attempted to stop moments earlier, but the vehicle drove off without stopping, and the officers decided not to pursue the car.
Maria Carolina Do Nascimento Migel, 22, was killed when the car in which she was a passenger was hit by another vehicle that police had indicated to pull over moments earlier
Miss Migel was travelling as a passenger along Hendon Way, part of the Brent Cross Flyover, when her car was crashed into by a second vehicle in the early hours of Christmas morning.
The Go fundMe set up by the family raising money to fly Maria’s body to Brazil has so far reached £18,000 through 800 donations in just four days.
Tributes and condolences to the family have also come pouring in on the fundraising page.
One contributor described Maria as ‘very sweet and cheerful, Maria was a person dear to everyone’.
Another added: ‘I will always love you my little pudding.’
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday December 27 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
Two men, both 29, and a 21-year-old man were previously arrested on Sunday December 25 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
They have all since been bailed pending further enquiries.
The crash happened at around 3.45am on Christmas Day morning when officers on patrol in a marked vehicle indicated for a car to stop.
Police say the vehicle drove off without stopping, and the officers decided not to pursue the car.
A short time later the same car was involved in a collision with another car in which Maria was a passenger further down the road, and fled the scene on foot.
Maria was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of the London Ambulance Service.
Miss Migel was travelling as a passenger along Hendon Way, part of the Brent Cross Flyover, when her car was crashed into by a second vehicle in the early hours of Christmas morning
The driver of the car in which she was in also suffered a head injury, though his condition is not serious.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Maria’s next of kin had been informed.
The family posted a heartbreaking message on the GoFund Me page that read: ‘Our dear Princess Maria tragically passed away this Christmas morning in a car accident in London, England.
‘Respecting her mother’s wishes, she would like to bring her body back to Brazil so that she can rest in her hometown and close to her entire family.
A message from ‘the father, the mother and the whole family’ thanked contributors for donations that ‘exceed the estimated value for Vakinha (money collected from a group of people) of our beloved daughter Maria, our little star’.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to the fatal collision on the Brent Cross Flyover in north London to come forward.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ‘Two men, aged 29, and a 21-year-old man were arrested on Sunday December 25 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
‘A 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday December 27 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
‘They have all since been bailed pending further enquiries.’
He confirmed that the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Anyone with any information, including any motorists with dashcam footage, is asked to contact police or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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