THE family of a woman who died after being hit by a lorry have paid tribute to a “very special lady”.

Enid Mavis Everill, 61, was involved in the crash on Bridge Road, Woolston, at about 12.20pm on Friday.

As previously reported by the Daily Echo, she was rushed to Southampton General Hospital but died shortly afterwards.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash, which shocked pedestrians and bystanders.

Her family said: “Enid, known to many as Mavis, was a well-loved lady of the community.

“She was also a loving mum, nan and mother-in-law.

“She was a very special lady who would help anyone.

“She never moaned or grumbled and never expected anything in return.

“All her family are lost without her and she will be sorely missed.”

Police are continuing a probe into the circumstances of the collision and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 and quote Operation Coledale, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.