Mum dies after being hit by car while out with her daughter in Westcliff

A mother has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car.

Police were called to reports of a crash involving a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John’s Road in Westcliff in Essex just before 5.30pm on Thursday.

A 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of doctors the 52-year-old died, said police.Her daughter’s injuries were described as not life-threatening or life-changing.

The 31-year-old driver of the car, a black Suzuki Splash, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

She remains in police custody for questioning.Police are appealing for any dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash or any information to contact them.

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