Gran killed in lorry collision
TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved grandmother who died after being hit by a lorry in Ormskirk town centre.
An Ormskirk resident for more than four decades, 73-year-old Barbara Berry died when she was hit while crossing Park Road on Friday afternoon.
In an emotional message released through Lancashire Police, the pensioner’s family paid tribute to the sociable and loving woman.
They said: “She is well known as being a very sociable, loving person and would often have been seen walking to town chatting to people on her way. She enjoyed meeting her friends for lunches and coffees in the town centre and regularly attended the local craft club showing off her creative streak.
“She was a loving mum to Mark and Annette, much loved Nanna to Emma, Katie and Toby and mum-in-law to Susie and Dave.
“She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will leave a huge whole in many people’s hearts.
“The family would like to thank all who have sent messages and flowers.”
Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of the collision since her death and police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
Emergency services were called to Park Road at around 12.30pm, with police, fire and ambulance workers all involved in the rescue efforts. She was pronounced dead at the scene and investigation into the incident is on-going.
Sgt Michael Higginson, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Tac Ops, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Mrs Berry’s family and friends at this time.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, and who has not yet spoken to police, to come forward.
“I would also appeal to anyone who may have dash-cam footage which captured the incident to contact the police.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0551 of October 17.