Heartbreaking tributes to ‘beautiful girl,' 19, who died after being hit by car in tragic early morning crash
Aaliyah Hancock's family described her as "one of a kind" in a touching tribute to the "daughter, sister and best friend."
Aaliyah was sadly killed after a horror crash in Milton Keynes on Sunday, July 20.
Thames Valley Police have been appealing for information following the crash at the junction Simpson Drive and Groveway.
Emergency services raced to the scene after receiving reports of the collision involving a pedestrian and a Volkswagen Passat.
The driver off the car escaped the collision unharmed.
Sadly Aaliyah was pronounced dead at the scene, her family have today issued a heartfelt tribute.
Aaliyah's family said: "To our one-of-a-kind Aaliyah, a daughter, a sister, a best friend loved by many — the life and soul, lit up any room she entered, loved like no other and loyal to the core, always helping others, putting them before herself.
"This is a profound loss that cannot be filled.
"You may no longer be with us in the physical, but we feel you all around us in spirit.
"As you would say, 'best believe', your light lives on. Forever 19, our beautiful girl — may the angels take care of you, my love, in perfect peace. Love you so."
A police investigation into the tragic incident is underway.
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