Tributes to pensioner who died in Kingswinford collision
Tributes have been paid to a pensioner who died after being knocked down while crossing the road in Kingswinford.
Moira May Coulson, aged 75, from Swindon, was struck by a white Ford Focus near to West Bromwich Building Society on Market Street
Paramedics treated her at the scene and she was taken to hospital where she sadly died.
Mrs Coulson, who had lived in the village for 40 years, leaves behind a husband and a daughter.
Her devastated family said she was an active member of the local church and the Women's Institute.
In a statement, they said: "Moira had lived in the village for over 40 years and was well known for helping out at church and village events, as well as being a member of the Women's Institute."
Police have also renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward .
The road was closed while emergency services were at the scene of the accident on Saturday at around 10am with vehicles being diverted via Manor Park and Park Street.
The driver was spoken to by officers, police said.
Shoppers and staff at nearby stores had gone to the aid of Mrs Coulson who they said was crossing the road between Heron Foods and the building society when she was hit by the car.
Jodie Gordon, a stylist at Jon Kevan Hair Salon, went out to reassure the pensioner in the aftermath of the collision.
She said she took cloaks over to try and keep her warm before she was taken to hospital.
Deborah Lester, a shop assistant at The Old Curiosity Shop, said: "It is terrible that this has happened this side of Christmas."
Jerry Quarry, a window cleaner in Market Street, said: "It is very sad, especially at this time of year."
Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are appealing to anyone who was in the area on Saturday morning who may have witnessed the collision.
"The family of the lady have been informed and specialist officers continue to liaise with them at this sad time."
Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101. Alternatively people can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers the independent charity on 0800 555 111.
