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A woman in her 60s has died after a Range Rover ploughed into her mobility scooter.
Police have arrested a woman, 22, following the fatal crash which took place in a village near Northampton on Saturday.
The force revealed that the victim died at the scene after the grey Range Rover Evoque, travelling in the opposite direction to her, smashed into her scooter.
Flowers have been laid on the roadside in tribute to the woman who died, with handwritten messages describing her as a 'daughter, sister and aunt' and adding: 'In God’s safe hands. Love, family.'
The woman arrested is from Daventry and was released on unconditional bail pending further enquiries.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have, meanwhile, launched an appeal for witnesses or anyone who possesses useful dashcam footage.
Northamptonshire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Flore.
'The incident happened in Flore Hill at about 5.05pm on May 31 when a collision occurred between the driver of a grey Range Rover Evoque travelling north east and the rider of a mobility scooter travelling in the opposite direction.
A woman in her 60s has died after a Range Rover ploughed into her mobility scooter in a village near Northampton on Saturday (pictured: the site of the crash)
'The rider of the mobility scooter, a woman in her 60s, sadly died at the scene.
'Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident, or have dash-cam footage relevant to the investigation.
'Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.
'Please quote the reference number 25000315627 to help your information reach the right person as quickly as possible.'
