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Beloved 84-year-old dies after East Yorkshire crash
12 Nov
Summary
- An 84-year-old woman tragically died after a car collision.
- The incident occurred at the junction of Cave Road and Brantingham Road.
- Her family expressed gratitude to first responders and hospital staff.
An 84-year-old woman has tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in East Yorkshire. The pedestrian, identified as Ruth Hurd, was involved in a collision with a blue Volkswagen Polo at the intersection of Cave Road and Brantingham Road in Ellerker on Monday at approximately 16:50 GMT.
She was taken to hospital following the incident but sadly passed away. Her devoted family have paid a heartfelt tribute, remembering Ruth as "a much loved person who throughout her life loved walking and being outdoors." They emphasized the profound sense of loss her passing has caused to all who knew her.
The family also extended their sincere appreciation to the emergency services and the dedicated staff at Hull Royal Infirmary. They specifically acknowledged the exceptional and dignified care provided, particularly by the intensive care unit team who supported Ruth in her final moments. Humberside Police are urging anyone with information relevant to the investigation to come forward.
