Man is charged with careless driving after allegedly hitting and killing a toddler who was playing in the driveway of her rural home
- Lilah Brooks, one, died after being hit by a car about 2.50pm on December 9
- A man, 52, appeared in Hamilton District Court charged with careless driving
- Lilah's heartbroken mother Brittany Hall described her as a 'beautiful soul'
A man who allegedly ran over a toddler and killed her while she was playing in her driveway has been charged with careless driving.
One-year-old Lilah Brooks died after being hit by a car in the driveway of her Hams Rd home in Ohaupo, New Zealand about 2.50pm on December 9.
A 52-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court on Wednesday where he was charged with careless operation of a vehicle.
He did not enter a plea and is due to reappear in court on June 18, Stuff reported.

One-year-old Lilah Brooks died after being hit by a car in the driveway of her Hams Rd home in Ohaupo, New Zealand about 2.50pm on December 9
Lilah's heartbroken mother Brittany Hall described her as a 'beautiful soul' who had a love for dancing and music.
'She was such a cheeky girl with the most stubborn personality and would never let anyone feed her because she had to do it herself,' she said.
'I can not even begin to express the sadness and loss we are feeling.'
'Lilah will be so so dearly missed.'

Lilah was killed after allegedly being run over in the driveway of her Hams Rd home in Ohaupo, New Zealand