A mum has died after a horrifying crash in Essex (Image: Getty)
A mum has died after she and her young daughter were hit by a car that suddenly mounted a pavement.
Emergency services rushed to the horrific crash in St John’s Road, Westcliff, Essex, last night. They took her to hospital, but she has since passed away, it has now been confirmed.
A spokesperson for Milton Labour wrote: “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.
“Tragically, the mother passed away in hospital. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.” The spokesperson added the tragic incident could have been avoided.
Essex Police said in a statement the force was called to reports of a collision between a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John’s Road just before 5.30pm on Thursday.
The force said the woman, 52, and her daughter, 23, were taken to hospital, but sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the woman died.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “Her daughter’s injuries are described as not life-threatening or life changing.”
The 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. The woman, 31, remains in custody for questioning, according to Essex Police.
Essex Police’s spokesperson added: “The woman’s family are being supported by specialist officers.
“Now, we are appealing for any dashcam footage form the area at the time of the collision or any information that will help us with our investigation.”
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Tributes have appeared on social media, with one person writing: “Devastating news. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.”
Another said: “Such tragic news to share. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.” A third person said: “Oh my goodness, this is horrific. My sincere condolences to this family.”
Anyone who can help Essex Police with their enquiries should contact the force quoting incident number 0930 of Thursday 12 December.
You can also submit a report on the force’s website or by use its online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
Alternatively, you can call 101 or, to make an anonymous report, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.