Driver who ‘killed six-month old girl in horror crash’ named as heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘smiley’ tot

THE driver accused of causing the death of a six-month-old baby in a multi-story car park has been named as her heartbroken family pay tribute.

Flaviu Naghi, 33, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the horror in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

He was also charged with driving without a licence and without insurance.

Flaviu appeared at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Saturday January 4, where he was further remanded to appear before Swansea Crown Court on February 7.

It comes after infant Sophia Kelemen was hit by a Nissan Qashqai in the ground floor of the seaside car park on January 2.

Sophia is believed to have been visiting the popular resort with her family and friends before the tragedy unfolded.

She was rushed to hospital after the collision in Tenby Multi-Storey but tragically died of her injuries a day later.

Sophia's auntie, Adriana Kelemen, sister to Sophia's dad Alex, paid an emotional tribute to the infant.

She told the Manchester Evening News: "She [Sophia] really wanted to walk, and was really excited, playful and energetic.

"She was the cutest and most adorable girl, who had just started babbling.

"It's horrible we didn't get the chance to see her grow up or make memories with her."

The relative explained how Sophia was airlifted to hospital and underwent surgery overnight for a bleed on her brain.

Sophia was tragically diagnosed with brain damage, and by the time family rushed to see her, the infant had died.

"Sophia hardly ever cried. She was so smiley and bubbly. We used to say she was so advanced for her age," Adriana added.