Police name woman killed in collision near Coombe Abbey...

A woman who was killed after being hit by a car near Coombe Abbey in the early hours of Sunday has been named by police.



Louise Jane Acton, aged 31, of Middlewich in Cheshire, died after being struck by a blue Vauxhall Zafira MPV, while walking on the A427 Brinklow Road, near to the entrance to Coombe Abbey Park and Hotel.

The incident happened at about 1.30am on Sunday.

Officers say the blue Vauxhall had left Coombe Abbey shortly before the accident happened and was travelling in the direction of Coventry.

It is understood Ms Acton, who died at the scene of the accident, had also been at Coombe Abbey prior to the incident taking place.

Although shocked, no one in the Vauxhall Zafira was injured.

Ms Acton’s family spoke of their loss in a statement released through Warwickshire Police.

The statement read: “Louise was tragically taken from us and we are all devastated and shocked.

“Louise was so many things to so many people.

“She was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, mother, partner, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to many.

“The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy and support.”

An incident support officer and two ambulance crews attended the incident from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Speaking at the time, a spokesman said: “Sadly there was nothing ambulance crews could do to save the pedestrian and she was confirmed dead at the scene.

“There was no injury to the driver or the four passengers of the car.”

Warwickshire Police officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision and anyone who saw Ms Acton, or the Vauxhall Zafira, prior to the collision taking place.

Anyone who believes they have information that could aid the police investigation is urged to call police.

Those with information are asked to call PC Paul Cook or Sergeant Richard Toms in the Major Investigation Unit on 01926 415000, extension 3709.