‘FLY HIGH PRETTY ANGEL’...TRIBUTES TO 15-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY CAR
A MAN has been arrested following the death of a teenager hit by a car while crossing the road.
Robyn Fryar, 15, was with four friends when she was struck by a VW Polo in Paisley, Renfrewshire, at 2am yesterday.
She was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she later died.
Police confirmed a 20-year-old man had been arrested. Robyn’s friends were quick to pay tribute to her on social media.
Emma-Louise McGoldrick wrote on Facebook: “Can’t believe it, to stop at the scene of an accident. Both remain in custody.
The crash happened on the northbound carriageway between junction eight and the Bolton West/ Rivington services. Superintendent what a heart of gold this little angel had every time I spoke to her. Fly high pretty angel.”
Amy Pursley said: “Rest in peace Robyn. Always a happy go lucky girlie and you’ll always be remembered!!”
Alanna Speirs posted Facebook: “You were loved by everyone.”
Pal Abby Stables said: “Never did I think I would be saying this this soon but rest easy gorgeous.
“I love you and I still can’t believe it. I’ve known you since nursery. I love you.”
Debris from the damaged car,
Andy Cribbin said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl, Sana.
“There are no words to describe what they will be going through and we send them our deepest condofailing including parts of its headlights, could be seen scattered in the road where the teenager was struck.
Detective Inspector Allan Kelly of Paisley CID urged anyone with information relating to the accident to come forward and contact police.
A police spokesman added: “We have arrested a 20-year-old man following a road crash in Paisley in which a teenage girl died. Her family are aware and are being supported by police. Enquiries into the incident are continuing.”
lences at this incredibly difficult time. They are currently being supported by specialist officers.”
He added: “We are asking anybody who saw the collision, or saw either vehicle in the moments before
it happened, to get in touch.” The M61 was closed in both directions between junctions six and eight while investigators attended the scene. It reopened to traffic at around 9am yesterday.