An elderly woman who was tragically killed when she was hit by a car has been named and pictured by police.
Sheena McKerrell, 81, was out walking in Haworth, West Yorkshire, yesterday when a vehicle ploughed into her at around 5.35pm.
The OAP was pronounced dead at the scene as horrified witnesses watched on.
A man, 23, stopped and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail.
Local councillor Rebecca Poulsen told The Telegraph and Argus that witnesses were left ‘shocked and upset’.
Cllr Poulsen said: ‘My first thoughts are with the lady who tragically passed and her family and friends.
‘I’d like to pass on my thanks to the emergency services and residents who helped give emergency aid. It must have been quite distressing for them.’
‘The people who were present were shocked and upset.
Sheena McKerrell, 81, was tragically killed when she was hit by a car while walking in West Yorkshire yesterday
West Yorkshire Police today said: ‘A woman who died following a road traffic collision in Haworth yesterday has now been named as Sheena McKerrell, 81, from Hebden Bridge.
‘Sheena was involved in the collision as a pedestrian and sadly died at the scene following the incident on Bridgehouse Lane at the junction of Ivy Bank Lane at around 5.35pm.
‘A 23-year old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.
‘Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage of the incident or prior to the incident to please come forward.
‘You can contact them online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 1320 of 6th April.’
