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Rishton hit-and-run: Man arrested over Susan Shaw's death | Rishton hit-and-run: Man arrested over Susan Shaw's death |
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A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Lancashire. | A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Lancashire. |
Susan Shaw, 47, was walking on High Street in Rishton at about 17:50 GMT on Tuesday when she was hit by a car that was being pursued by police. | |
The Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop and the mother-of-two died at the scene. | |
A 31-year-old man from Accrington has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody for questioning. | |
The police pursuit of the car, which was later found abandoned, has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation as part of standard procedure. | |
Det Ch Supt Edwards, from Lancashire Police, previously said Ms Shaw had two grown-up children with disabilities and was a "caring lady" who "did a lot for the community". | Det Ch Supt Edwards, from Lancashire Police, previously said Ms Shaw had two grown-up children with disabilities and was a "caring lady" who "did a lot for the community". |
In a statement, Ms Shaw's family said: "She was always generous with her time with friends and strangers alike and was loved by everyone." | |
Fundraiser | |
On Facebook, the Switch-On Rishton community group described her as a "fundraising superstar". | |
The post said: "Susan was a active member of the group - a tremendous help behind the scenes as well as taking part in the fundraising events that have been held over the years." | |
More than £8,000 has been raised after a fundraising website was set up to help with the costs of caring for her children. | |
Plans to plant a tree in Ms Shaw's memory, which would be decorated and lit every Christmas, were also announced by the group. |
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