The family of a mother and daughter who died following a collision in Plymouth yesterday have paid tribute to them.
24-year-old Destiny Harrison and her 5-year-old daughter Linnea Harrison died after being hit by a car in the St Budeaux area.
Loved-ones have issued the following statement: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected and devastating loss of Destiny Harrison and of Linnea Harrison who passed yesterday, together.
“Destiny, a beautiful, strong young woman who was the doting mother to the larger-than-life Linnea who never failed to make you smile.
“Our family will never be the same without you two. Words will never express how much we all miss you both.
“Sleep tight angels. You’ll never be forgotten.
“We love you. Always and forever.”
The family have asked for privacy as they grieve and come to terms with their loss.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving two pedestrians and a car in the St Budeaux area at around 9.45am.
Police, fire crews, ambulance crews and the air ambulance attended the scene on Victoria Road.
Police state “A 74-year-old woman from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and of driving while unfit through drink or drugs. She has been released under investigation.”
Sergeant Troy Bennett, who is leading the investigation, said: “Specialist officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team are investigating the circumstances of this tragic collision.
“We would urge anyone with any information or footage from dashcams or doorbells to contact us.”
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 50240070386.
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