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A mother has died after a car mounted a pavement and hit her and her daughter just days before Christmas.
The tragedy took place along St John’s Road, Westcliff near Southend-on-Sea, in Essex, last night amid reports the vehicle was ‘speeding’.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene just before 5.30pm, taking the 52-year-old mother and her 23-year-old daughter to hospital.
However, despite the efforts of medics, the mother died later in hospital. Her daughter’s injuries have been described as ‘not life-threatening or life changing’.
Police have since arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
In a statement, Essex Police said: ‘We were called to reports of a collision between a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John’s Road at just before 5.30pm.
‘A 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were taken to hospital, sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the 52-year-old woman died.
‘Her daughter’s injuries are described as not life-threatening or life changing. The 31-year-old driver of the car, a black Suzuki Splash, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. She remains in custody for questioning.’
The tragedy took place along St John’s Road, Westcliff near Southend-on-Sea, in Essex, last night amid reports the vehicle was ‘speeding’
News of the tragedy was broken in a Facebook post by Milton Labour – as the group paid tribute to the victim.
‘On behalf of the Milton Councillors, it is with deep sadness that we have heard this morning that a speeding car mounted the pavement and hit a mother and child in St John’s Road in Westcliff last night,’ the post said.
‘Tragically the mother passed away in hospital. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. This tragic accident could have been avoided and was due to speeding.’
The woman’s family is being supported by specialist officer, Essex Police said.
The force added it is appealing for any dashcam footage from the area at the time of the tragedy.
Those with information can contact police by calling 101, quoting incident number 0930 of December 12.
Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to leave information anonymously.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
