Mother killed in Christmas Day collision named as Sharon Hamnett

A mother killed after being hit by a car Christmas Day has been named locally as Sharon Hamnett.

The 44-year-old died after being struck on a pelican crossing north of Manchester city centre shortly before 9pm on Monday.

Ms Hamnett is understood to be the mother of two grown-up children in their 20s.She was hit by a car while she was on a pelican crossing on Oldham Road, near the junction with Naylor Street, in Miles Platting.

It is understood she was walking home after visiting family.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said Ms Hamnett later died in hospital.

Her family was too upset to speak following her death.

Friends expressed their shock at the tragedy on social media.

GMP’s Serious Collision investigation Unit is continuing to investigate the incident.

A 32-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released without charge.

• Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1546 of 25/12/17 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.