Crawley Leisure Park crash: Woman killed is pictured as girl, 12, fights for life

A woman killed after being struck by a car at a leisure centre has been identified - while two of her young relatives who were also injured continue their battle to survive.

A driver in a BMW allegedly ploughed in to Dominyka Jonikaite, 25, and her family outside Crawley Leisure Park in West Sussex on Saturday night. The 33-year-old male driver, who was taken into police custody, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. According to initial reports, Dominyka, her 12-year-old sister and their 19-year-old cousin were simply standing outside the leisure centre when the BMW M3 allegedly roared over the curb and pinned the graduate under it.

Devastated friends have shared their grief on a page, which has been set up to help Dominyka's family through this difficult time.

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Lakiem Khan wrote: "As you may know a tragic car accident occurred last Saturday which sadly took the life of a young girl and left two teenagers fighting for their lives.

"25-year-old Biomedical science graduate Dominyka Jonikaite sadly lost her life whilst her 12-year-old sister and 19-year-old cousin are fighting for their lives in critical condition.

"This has left a devastating impact on the family who are struggling to come to terms with sudden loss and injuries of their baby girls." As of Thursday, the page had raised £12,856 of its £15,000 goal.

Chief Inspector James Davidson said: "Our thoughts are with the victims’ family at this difficult time and we ask that the public respect their right to privacy.

"I’d like to reassure the community that we swiftly arrested a suspect in connection with this tragic incident, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances.

"The collision occurred in London Road, Crawley, immediately outside the leisure park.

"This is a well populated area and we’re urging anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant mobile, dash cam or CCTV footage to please come forward."

People who believe they have information relevant to the investigation have been asked to contact the service via the police non-emergency number 101. Anyone who does so will need to quote Operation Roberton.

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