Family of Audrey Manby pay tribute following fatal road collision in Woolton

The family of Audrey Manby, who died in a road traffic collision in Woolton last month, have issued a tribute.

The 91-year-old woman from Woolton was killed following reports that a pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on Acrefield Road on Monday 18 December.

Audrey sustained serious injuries and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

In a tribute issued today, Thursday 11 January, her family said: “Audrey Manby leaves a family distraught at her death just yards from her home. She had a zest for life and a selfless, energetic independence which was an inspiration to all who knew her.

“Audrey left her house to attend a Christmas dinner but just moments later her life ended. Passers-by went to her aid, for which her family express their heartfelt gratitude, but nothing could be done. She leaves a family unable to express the extent of their loss.”

The driver of the car - a 52-year-old man from Liverpool - stopped at the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He has been released under investigation whilst enquiries are ongoing.