Woman knocked down by car was 'the kindest soul'
Amy McNicholas's parents said she was always a pleasure to be around and will be "forever loved and missed" by all who knew her
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A woman killed when she was struck by a car as she crossed the road was the "kindest soul" and "always had a smile on her face", he parents have said.
Amy McNicholas was hit by a vehicle on Manchester Road, Bury, on 2 October.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the 30-year-old died five days later in hospital.
The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 50s, stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention, and was released on bail, GMP added.
Ms McNicholas's parents said: "We are heartbroken at the loss of our loving daughter Amy, who tragically passed away so unexpectedly.
"She was the kindest soul and a pleasure to always be around.
"Our family will have a part missing now she is gone.
"She was caring to everyone she knew and always had a smile on her face."
They added: "Amy will be forever loved and missed by all that knew her."
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