The family of a woman who has died after being hit by a reversing van has spoken of their ‘heartbreak’ as they issue a plea for witnesses to come forward.
A white Ford Transit van hit two pedestrians in their 70s outside the Savers store in Lowbourne at around 1.30pm on Saturday.
The driver of the van, a 25-year-old man from Melksham, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving and remains on bail.
Cheryl Decarteret, 79, in hospital on Thursday, October 2 following the collision, which took place at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon on Lowbourne.
In a statement posted on October 1, the day before, her daughter Hayley Decarteret said: “My family are absolutely heartbroken that tomorrow the life support is being withdrawn for our mum, Cheryl Decarteret.
“Tomorrow will be the last time we ever get to see or talk to her. We will never get to celebrate another Christmas or birthday.
“Mum was known and loved by so many around Melksham, she will leave a massive void in so many lives. We as a family are broken.”
Hayley said she is now calling for any witnesses or anyone who might have been in the area to notify the police, regardless of how insignificant they think the information might be.
She said: "I am pleading and begging the people of Melksham, if you know or seen anything regarding the incident in town on Saturday 27th September at 1.30.
“Please, please get in touch with the police, no matter how insignificant you think it may be. If you know anything please be brave enough to come forward.”
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Wiltshire Police said the investigation into the incident is being led by the Serious Collision Investigation Team.
DC Leigh Mayhew, from SCIT, said: “This is a desperately sad update and our thoughts are with Cheryl’s family at this time.
“Our investigation into the collision is continuing and we remain really keen to hear from anyone who may have captured CCTV or Dash Cam footage of the incident or the lead up to it.
“Any small piece of footage could be vital to allow us to progress our enquiries.
“I would also appeal to any witnesses we haven’t spoken to, to get in touch. “If you can help, please contact SCIT on 01225 694597 quoting log number 141 of September 27.
“Alternatively, you can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”
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