Helena Randall from Handforth died after being hit by car

Helena Randall, 29, from Handforth, died after a collision on Manchester Road, Handforth.

Helena’s family said: “As a family we are devastated by Helena’s death. We would like to thank everyone for their support and we now request privacy in order to grieve.”

At approximately 7.45am officers were called to reports of a collision between a silver Ford Fiesta and a white Jaguar outside Wilmslow Garden Centre in Manchester Road.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "The driver of the Fiesta failed to stop and continued to drive onto Manchester Road, where he was involved in a second collision with a pedestrian near to the Freemasons Arms.

"The Fiesta again continued to drive along Manchester Road and eventually came to a stop after colliding with a parked car outside Handforth Garage.”

The pedestrian, 29-year-old Helena Randall, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Salford Hospital, where she died.

The driver of the Fiesta, a 53-year-old man from Stockport was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to stop after a collision.

He has since been released under investigation and taken to Wythenshawe Hospital.

Sgt Anton Sullivan said: “This incident took place at a busy time of day and I believe it may have been witnessed by many other motorists and pedestrians who could assist with our investigation.

“I urge anyone who witnessed the collisions, or who believes they have any information which could assist the investigation, to contact the Roads Policing team on 101.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from motorists who were traveling along Manchester Road and Wilmslow Road at the time of the incident and have recorded any dashcam footage of the collision.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 70060.

To submit dashcam footage to police go online at cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.