Suspect named following tram collision which killed three-year-old girl in Manchester

A suspect has been named following a tram crash which called a three-year-old girl in Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police have named the driver of a van that collided with a Metrolink tram on Saturday 22nd February which caused the death of Louisa Palmisano.

Rawal Rehman of Lambton Road, Manchester, was charged this morning with causing death by dangerous driving.

Mr Rehman is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday 26th February.

#CHARGED | Rawal Rehman (28/11/89) of Lambton Road, Manchester, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

The charge relates to the death of three-year-old Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano following a collision in Manchester city centre.

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In a statement given online, GMP stated: “Rawal Rehman (28/11/89) of Lambton Road, Manchester, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

“He will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 26 February 2025.

“The charge relates to a fatal collision in Manchester city centre on Saturday, where a three-year-old girl sadly died.”

Following the incident, Louisa’s parents, who were visiting Manchester for the weekend, paid tribute to her, saying: “She was full of creativity and joy, and she absolutely loved going to nursery every day.

“Her absence has left a devastating void in our family—she was our only child, our whole world.

“We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck. In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.

“The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express.”

Featured image via Greater Manchester Police.