Woman killed in horror crash just yards from her house
A woman was just yards away from her house when she was hit by a car and killed.
Audrey Manby[1] was on her way to a Christmas dinner when she was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa, on Acrefield Road, on Monday, December 18. She died at the scene[2] after suffering serious injuries.
The 91-year-old, from Woolton[3], had been described by family as a woman who had a “zest for life.” Today, on January 11, her family have issued a tribute.
They said: “Audrey Manby leaves a family distraught at her death just yards from her home. She had a zest for life and a selfless, energetic independence which was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Audrey Manby 91-year-old woman, from Woolton, died after being hit by a car (Image: Merseyside Police)
“Audrey left her house to attend a Christmas dinner but just moments later her life ended. Passers-by went to her aid, for which her family express their heartfelt gratitude, but nothing could be done. She leaves a family unable to express the extent of their loss.”
The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa car – a 52-year-old man from Liverpool – stopped at the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He has been released under investigation whilst enquiries are ongoing.
References
- ^ Audrey Manby (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ She died at the scene (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Woolton (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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