Family's tribute to woman killed in crash

A 78-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car near Thirsk has been named by police.

Christine Whiting was struck by a grey Kia Sportage in Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott, at about 14:00 BST last Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said.

Emergency services attended but Ms Whiting was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family described her as a "much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend".

Ms Whiting lived locally, and her family are being supported by specialist officers.

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

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