Sheffield pedestrian hit by car named as Celia Jackson

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Celia Jackson's family said they were "truly shell-shocked" by her death

A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in Sheffield has been named by police.

Celia Jackson, 89, was hit by a Mercedes A160 on Shiregreen Lane, in Wincobank, on Wednesday morning.

She was taken to hospital with extensive injuries and died on Friday, South Yorkshire Police said.

A man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has since been released under investigation.

Following the collision, police said the 54-year-old man continued along the road and hit a parked car on Jenkin Road.

Officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed anything, or captured what happened on dashcam, to get in touch.

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