A 90-year-old woman who died after being hit by a Royal Mail van in Bristol has been named. Friends of a woman who died last week after a fatal collision in South Gloucestershire have said she is a "lovely lady" who will be sadly missed.
Nancy Valentine, from Hanham, was critically injured in a collision involving a Royal Mail van in Birdwood, Hanham, at around 1pm on Friday, July 15. Nancy was taken to hospital to be treated but sadly died one week later on Friday, July 22.
With no living family, paying tribute to Nancy is neighbour Steve Shaddick who "considered her like family". In a tribute, Mr Shaddick said: “Nancy was an active 90-year-old lady. She lived alone and looked after herself and her beloved cat, Poppy, who she adored.
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“She kept a diary as she had done for many years, making an entry every day about the weather and her activities. She loved crosswords, puzzles and did a lot of reading. She regularly won crossword contests and had a good circle of loyal friends who helped her out when needed.
"She lived with her mother with whom she looked after until she passed away. She was a lady set in her ways, independent and got on with life. She was a lovely elderly lady and she will be sadly missed.”
Avon and Somerset Police's investigation into the fatal collision is still ongoing, and officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen or have footage from a dashcam or doorbell/CCTV of the incident. The woman was struck by the red Royal Mail van and the driver of the van remained at the scene until emergency services arrived.
In a statement, the force added: "If you have any information which you think will aid our investigation, please contact us. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222168573, or complete our online appeals form."
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