Woman charged after retired teacher died in crash at retail park

• Linda Hall, 64, has been charged with causing death by careless driving following an incident at Silverlink Retail Park in North Tyneside .
• The charge relates to the death of 81-year-old retired teacher Rita Grimshaw, who was involved in a collision with a vehicle on December 22 outside a Marks and Spencer store.
• Mrs Grimshaw was taken to hospital after the incident but sadly died the following day.
• Her family described her as a devoted mother, proud grandmother, a teacher for over 30 years, and a "true pillar of the community."
• Linda Hall, of Seghill, Northumberland , is scheduled to appear at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on August 14.