Heartbreak as grandma, 86, dies after being struck by electric motorbike ‘while using zebra crossing' in horror crash
Cops said they would get the family 'the answers they deserve'
FAMILY'S AGONY Heartbreak as grandma, 86, dies after being struck by electric motorbike 'while using zebra crossing' in horror crash
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A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to their 86-year-old grandma who died after being struck by an electric motorbike in a horror crash.
Gloria Stephenson was mowed down as she used a zebra crossing on Burdon Road in Sunderland on May 16, police revealed.
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The black Sur-Ron e-bike was travelling in a southbound direction when it was said to have hit Ms Stephenson, said Northumbria Police.
An 18-year-old was later arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after allegedly fleeing the scene.
The teenager has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
Gloria's family have now paid tribute to the "amazing" pensioner, saying she was "full of life".
'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great grandma," the family said.
They added: "She was active, fit, healthy, and had years left to give her love and share her energy and zest for life with everyone who knew her.
"The family want to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported mam, and her daughter and grandson at the scene."
Locals said she was walking her daughter's rescue terrier at the time.
Following the tragedy, neighbours revealed Gloria was walking her daughter's rescue dog - and said she was so fit and healthy that they had expected her to live to 100.
Northumbria Police has urged witnesses to contact them with information and footage of the collision.
Sergeant Russell Surrey, of Northumbria Police, said: "Our thoughts remain with all of Gloria's family and loved ones as they try to process what has happened.
"We will support them in any way that we can, as we look to get them the answers they deserve."
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