Community board chairman Kevin Rowan understood there had been no major concerns around traffic safety in the area, and considered the tragedy a freak accident.
Rowan, who didn't learn about the crash until late last night, said such events were rare in the Taranaki town - and couldn't recall anything like it happening.
Inglewood was a small, tight-knit community, he said, and families would be pulling together to offer help.
The tragedy has drawn an outpouring of love and support from the school community.
"Kia kaha to the family and all others involved, this little girl was always smiling, the happiest most beautiful wee girl, so tragic," wrote one.
