Woman dies after she and daughter hit by car
The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.
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Your support makes all the difference.A mother has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car.
The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.
The woman was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
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
The 31-year-old driver of the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs, Essex Police said.
She remains in custody for questioning.
The 23-year-old woman’s injuries are described as not life-threatening or life changing.
“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,” a force spokesperson said.
Officers are appealing for any dashcam footage or information.