Family issue tribute following fatal collision

The family of an elderly woman who died in a collision in Thrybergh, Rotherham has paid tribute to her.

At around 5pm on Thursday (27 May) a blue Seat Atica collided with a pedestrian at the junction between Park Lane and Park Close.

The pedestrian, who has been formally named as Ann Cassidy, was taken to hospital by ambulance. The 81-year-old old sadly died from her injuries the following day.

Paying tribute to her, Ann’s family said: "Words cannot express how devastated we are with the loss of a beautiful, loving caring, wife, mum, grandma and great granny.

"We're not sure how we'll carry on, our lives will never be the same again. RIP our beautiful lady."

If you witnessed this collision, please contact us on 101. We would also like to hear from anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident. The incident number to quote is 650 of 27 May.

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