'Sleep tight, angels' - crash victims' family

Destiny Harrison, 24, and daughter Linnea, five, died after the collision

Relatives have paid tribute to a young mother and her five-year-old daughter who died after they were hit by a car in Plymouth.

Destiny Harrison, 24, and Linnea Harrison were hit while walking in Victoria Road in St Budeaux at about 09:45 GMT on Sunday, said police.

Their family said Destiny was a "beautiful, strong young woman who was the doting mother to the larger-than-life Linnea, who never failed to make you smile".

A 74-year-old Plymouth woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

Flowers and toys have been left by friends and relatives of the victims at the crash scene

The family said: "It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected and devastating loss of Destiny Harrison and of Linnea Harrison who passed yesterday, together.

“Destiny, a beautiful, strong young woman who was the doting mother to the larger-than-life Linnea, who never failed to make you smile.

“Our family will never be the same without you two. Words will never express how much we all miss you both.

“Sleep tight, angels. You’ll never be forgotten.

“We love you. Always and forever."

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash

The pair were taken to hospital after the crash but died as a result of their injuries.

The arrested woman was later released under investigation, said the Devon and Cornwall force.

Flowers and toys have been left by friends and relatives of the victims at the scene of the crash.

Specialist officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team were investigating the circumstances of the collision, the force added.

Police have appealed for anyone with information or footage from dashcams or doorbells to get in touch.