She was a loving mum to two kids - family of woman who died after crash near to Preston College pay tribute
The family of Patricia Welsh, 75, who died following a road traffic collision in Preston in Feburary have paid a tribute to an ‘outgoing woman who would do anything for anyone’.
Emergency services were called to Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, near to Preston College, around 6.50pm on February 13, to a report of a collision.
Officers attended and found that a Kia Carens car had been in collision with a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, Patricia Welsh, 75, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and very sadly, she passed away on April 20.
In a loving and emotional tribute, Patricia’s family called her “a loving mum who would do anything for anyone”.
They said: “She was a loving mum to two kids, a sister to many siblings, a grandmother to a grandson who she adored.
“She was an outgoing woman, very independent and would do anything for anyone.
“She enjoyed shopping, seeing friends and the odd time, having a cheeky gamble on the machines.
“If she knew of anyone who was struggling for food, she would make them some food.
“When her neighbour was taken ill, she went to see him everyday to make sure he was safe and looked after.”
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
Det Sgt Matt Davidson, of the Road Policing Lead Investigating officer, said: “The investigation is ongoing and I would like to appeal again to you, the public, for your assistance.
“If you were driving on Sharoe Green Lane on Friday 13th February, near to Preston College, at around 6.50pm and saw Patricia crossing the road, please get in touch.”
He added: “I would especially like to speak to the driver of a white Citroen DS3 who may have important information which can assist us in our investigation.
“If this was you, I ask you to contact the police.”
Anyone who has information or has dashcam footage from the area around the time the collision happened, should come forward and speak to the police.
Anyone with information should ontact a Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected], quoting log 1163 of 13th February.