Family's heartbreaking tribute to tragic Brierfield gran killed by Mercedes driver while crossing road
A family has paid heartbreaking tribute to a grandmother who died after being struck by a Mercedes while crossing a road in East Lancashire.
Gillian Simpson, 75, died in hospital after she was knocked down at the junction of Colne Road and Every Street in Brierfield at around 6pm on September 22.
A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving at the time of the collision. She has since been bailed whilst enquiries continue.
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Paying tribute, Gillian’s son Chris said: “Gillian was a loving mother and grandmother to her first grand daughter, and a friend to many.
“Gillian was a lovely lady who put her family and friends, most of all her son and granddaughter, first.
“She loved spending time with her first grandchild and was happiest she had been over the last 4 weeks.
“Her family and friends are devastated what took place on September 22, 2025.
“My mum will be sadly missed for a long time the effect she had on many people that will affect their lives as well.
“My mum died with family at her bedside. We love you and forever will be our hearts, a day won't go by that we won't miss you loads every day.”
DS Matt Davidson, from the force Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “My thoughts remain with Gillian’s loved ones at this very sad time and they are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
"We know from our enquiries that there were people who may have witnessed what happened or stopped at the scene who have not yet spoken to us.
“I am appealing to those people, and anyone who saw the movements of the white Mercedes CLA prior to the collision to come forwards.
"We are also continuing to appeal for any information or footage that could assist our enquiries.”
You can call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1092 of September 22.