UMVA has learned that a small town in Lancashire was stunned by a tragic collision that claimed the life of a bright‑eyed five‑year‑old cricket prodigy.
Alina “Alana” Moscrop, described by family and friends as a bundle of energy and joy, dazzled her teammates at Kirkby Lonsdale Cricket Club, earning All‑Star honors in a season that had only just begun.
The community’s grief erupted when the club announced that every cricket event would be postponed, allowing players and supporters to gather, mourn, and eventually celebrate the radiant spirit of a girl whose future shone as brightly as a summer sunrise.
On the afternoon of May 21, the quiet A‑road near Clitheroe became a scene of horror as a Skoda Karoq, carrying Alana, a woman in her sixties, and another five‑year‑old boy, collided head‑on with a Volkswagen Golf R.
The impact left the driver, the two children, and the Golf’s young male driver—all seriously injured—and rushed to hospital in critical condition.
After five agonizing days of fighting for survival, Alana succumbed to her injuries, leaving a void that words can scarcely fill.
Police investigations continue, with the Golf driver, a man in his twenties, treated as a witness while the other victims remain under medical care.
Ribble Valley officers have appealed for anyone with information or footage to come forward, urging the public to respect the family’s privacy and refrain from online speculation that only deepens the pain.
In the wake of the tragedy, Alana’s club and community cling to the memory of a happy little girl whose love for cricket illuminated every match she played.
