Tribute paid to ‘much loved’ woman, 78, who died after being struck by car

The family of a North Yorkshire woman who died in a crash last week have paid tribute to her today (Monday).

Christine Whiting, 78, was the pedestrian who died after a collision with a car in Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk.

She lived locally.

Her family today provided the above picture of Christine and said she was a “much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Will be sadly missed.”

The collision happened at around 2pm last Wednesday (9 July) on Carlton Road.

Police were called to reports that a grey Kia Sportage car had collided with a pedestrian.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the pedestrian, a 78-year-old woman from Thirsk, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

“The driver of the vehicle, an 80-year-old man, also from Thirsk, was uninjured. He was arrested at the scene and has since been released on police bail.”

Anyone who witnessed what happened, has any relevant CCTV or dash-cam footage, or who saw the grey Kia Sportage in the area of Carlton Road or Thirsk Railway Station, is asked to contact police.