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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
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 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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."
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Heartbreak as grandma, 86, dies after being struck by electric motorbike ‘while using zebra crossing' in horror crash
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. The black Sur-Ron e-bike was travelling in a southbound direction when it was said to have hit Ms Stephenson, said Northumbria Police. Cops confirmed that an 18-year-old was arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after allegedly fleeing the scene, with the bike also recovered. 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. "I'd like to thank those who have been in touch to share information and footage with us so far – and would urge any further witnesses to contact us. "As ever, we would ask people to refrain from speculating on the circumstances both online and in the community – as it could have a negative impact on the case." 1
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as grandma, 86, dies after being struck by electric motorbike ‘while using zebra crossing' in horror crash
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. 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. Most read in The Sun 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." 1 Gloria Stephenson died after she was allegedly hit by an electric motorbike while she used a pedestrian crossing in Sunderland Credit: PA
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Teenager arrested after woman, 86, killed while ‘using zebra crossing'
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after an 86-year-old woman was allegedly hit by an electric motorbike while she used a pedestrian crossing, police have said. The family of Gloria Stephenson, from Silksworth, Sunderland, has paid tribute after she died on May 16 on the city's Burdon Road. Northumbria Police said it was understood she was using 'a zebra crossing when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron electric motorcycle, travelling in a southbound direction'. Her family said: 'It is with great sadness that our amazing mam, Gloria Stephenson, was tragically killed on the 16th of May. 'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great grandma. 'The press described her as an 'elderly lady' – however, we want to make absolutely clear that our mam was full of life. '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.' Northumbria Police said the rider initially drove away from the scene but he was arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and the bike was recovered. The teenager has been released on police bail pending further inquiries. 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. 'I'd like to thank those who have been in touch to share information and footage with us so far – and would urge any further witnesses to contact us.'
Telegraph
3 days ago
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- Telegraph
Grandmother, 86, killed by e-bike while crossing road
An 86-year-old died after allegedly being hit by an electric motorbike while she was using a pedestrian crossing. Police said a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after Gloria Stephenson died in Sunderland on May 16. Northumbria Police said it was understood she was using 'a zebra crossing when she was struck by a black Sur-Ron electric motorcycle, travelling in a southbound direction'. 'Vibrant, active, beautiful' Paying tribute, her family said: 'It is with great sadness that our amazing mam, Gloria Stephenson, was tragically killed on the 16th of May. 'We are all devastated at the loss of our vibrant, active, beautiful, and intelligent mam, grandma, mother-in-law and great-grandma. 'The press described her as an 'elderly lady' - however, we want to make absolutely clear that our mam was full of life. '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.' 'Get them the answers they deserve' Police said the rider initially drove away from the scene but he was arrested later on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and the bike was recovered. The teenager has been released on police bail pending further inquiries. 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. 'I'd like to thank those who have been in touch to share information and footage with us so far - and would urge any further witnesses to contact us.'
