No charges of corporate manslaughter will be brought following the death of an 11-year-old girl at Drayton Manor Park, police have confirmed.
An investigation was carried out by Staffordshire Police following the incident which led to Evha Jannath’s death on the Splash Canyon ride in 2017.
A file was submitted to the CPS who decided that the circumstances surrounding Evha’s death after she fell from the ride do not meet the threshold for gross negligence or corporate manslaughter.
The investigation has now been passed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which will consider if any other offences are applicable.
Detective Inspector John Quilty from Staffordshire Police said: “The investigation into the tragic death of Evha has been extremely complex and we have worked closely throughout with the park, HSE and CPS.
“Evha’s family have been made aware of the findings and our thoughts remain with her family and friends.”
A forensic pathologist concluded Evha died as a result of drowning. An inquest will take place later this year.
A HSE spokesperson said: “This remains a criminal investigation and we will be considering whether there were any breaches of health and safety law relevant to the circumstances of this tragic event.
“Our thoughts remain with Evha’s family, who we will keep updated as our investigation continues.”