Two OAP pedestrians killed by the 'scourge of e-bikes' on the same day 100 miles apart
Shaat Bibi, 72, was struck by an electric motorbike as she crossed the road near her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, at 4.54pm on Wednesday.
The grandmother sadly died in hospital on Friday from her injuries during the collision on Leeds Old Road, which had left her in an induced coma.
A 17-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision - but he has since been released on bail. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Meanwhile, Gloria Murphey, 86, died on the same day after an e-motorcycle slammed into her as she crossed the street with her dog in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, just before 1pm.
Mother-of-three Mrs Bibi has now been pictured for the first time, with her late husband Shah Nawaz and her youngest son Baber Iqbal, 42.
Mr Iqbal said she was 'loved by everybody' and 'always out visiting people' - and died on her way to visit another of her sons.
He is now calling for a crackdown on e-motorbikes, saying today: 'These electric bikes are a scourge on the streets of Bradford, and it seems to be a similar problem in Sunderland.
'We live in this community, and if you just park up and watch the main road, you will see them every ten or 15 minutes driving past on e-scooters and electric motorbikes at high speed.
'It is very bad and we fear for all these kids around here, and the elders.'
He said locals often see the riders wearing all-black clothing, no helmet and a face covering, doing wheelies and seemingly unafraid of the police.
Fast food manager Mr Iqbal said: 'You just don't hear the electric vehicles, my mother wouldn't have heard the one that hit her.
'I never got to speak to her after the accident because she was in an induced coma until Friday.'
He continued: 'The rider of the bike that hit my mum didn't leave the scene. He was restrained by locals until the police came to arrest him.
'The riders are normally tough to catch because they can evade police by going down alleyways and off road. And the electric vehicles are fast.
'My mum's death has been tough on the family.
'My mum was a grandma to so many grandkids and she was loved by everybody. She was very bubbly and smiling all the time.'
Mr Iqbal lived with his mother, who lost her husband Mr Nawaz several years ago when he died aged 77.
Just 100 miles away, Ms Murphey lost her life on the same day as Mrs Bibi, when crossing Burdon Road in Sunderland.
Despite the efforts of medics, she was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a black Sur-Ron motorbike travelling north - the driver of which had fled.
Locals said she was walking her daughter's rescue terrier at the time, which suffered minor injuries.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries.
It is believed the motorbike weaved in between some stationary cars at the crossing before colliding with Ms Murphey.
Locals who knew her said she was super fit for her age and was regularly out walking.
Barry Slee, 49, a neighbour, said: 'Gloria was going over the crossing as a pedestrian but was knocked over and killed.
'She hadn't done anything wrong. The bike has apparently gone through some cars who had stopped to let her through.
'Gloria was 86 but was as fit as a lop. She would walk with her dog every day. You would never have believed she was 86.
'She was tremendous. She had a huge heart and was loved by everyone.
'She was that fit that you would have thought she would have easily reached 100.
'She has lived in the area for a long time and knew everyone around here.
'This should be murder. She was crossing the road when she was hit.'
Allison Burnett, 58, said: 'She was amazing. She was the best friend to everyone and was always happy.
'She lives life to the fullest for an 86-year-old. The shock is unbelievable. We still can't take in that she's not with us anymore.
'She was well travelled. She still travelled abroad on her own even now. She was a mum-of-four and had grandchildren.'
One message left at the scene read: 'To my darling sister Gloria. You are always in my thoughts. RIP Gloria. Fly high angel. Will be missed.'
West Yorkshire Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses following Mrs Bibi's death.
The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) is looking to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision.
They are asked to contact MCET by calling 101, quoting log 1451 of May 14.
Reports can be also be made online using West Yorkshire Police's live chat, referencing the same log number.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, said Ms Murphey's death in Sunderland was a 'devastating incident' and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
He said: 'We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.'
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