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Man charged after girl, three, killed in crash between tram and van

Rawal Rehman, 35, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the collision in Manchester on Saturday.

PA Reporter
Wednesday 26 February 2025 09:44 EST
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after three-year-old Louisa ‘Lulu’ Palmisano was killed in a crash between a van and a tram in Manchester at the weekend (Greater Manchester Police/PA)
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after three-year-old Louisa ‘Lulu’ Palmisano was killed in a crash between a van and a tram in Manchester at the weekend (Greater Manchester Police/PA) (PA Media)

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a three-year-old girl was killed in a crash between a van and a tram in Manchester at the weekend.

Rawal Rehman, 35, of Lambton Road, Manchester, was appearing at the city’s magistrates’ court on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, died after the collision in Mosley Street in the city centre on Saturday morning.

Lulu’s parents, who were visiting Manchester for the weekend, paid tribute to her, saying: “Louisa (Lulu) was the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl.

“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.”

Rehman was remanded in custody by magistrates and will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on March 26.

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