Tributes to 'beloved nanna', 60s, killed after being hit by car during police chase in Wigan | The Sun

TRIBUTES have been paid to a "beloved nanna" who died in a horror collision with a car that was being chased by police.

Officers were pursuing a car that had failed to stop in Wigan when it smashed into a vehicle driven by Kathleen Kirby.

Kathleen, aged in her 60s, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following the horror yesterday afternoon.

Tragically she couldn't be saved and was declared dead shortly after.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man has been arrested but no further details have been released.

They said Kathleen was not involved in the police chase.

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Her devastated family have since paid tribute to the "beloved Mum, Nanna, Sister, Partner, Aunty and best friend to so many".

They described her to the MEN as the "rock of the family", who "held everyone together with her strength and passion for life".

The family added: "She will never be forgotten and we will all make her proud in everything we do.

"Love you always and forever, Mum, Nanna, Partner and sister, always in our hearts."

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The force has now referred itself to the GMP’s Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Superintendent Ian Jones of GMP’s Wigan district said: "Our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of the woman that has sadly passed away following the incident earlier on today.

"We understand that the public are concerned by incidents of this nature and in-line with normal procedure, referrals have been made to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

"Investigations like this often result in road closures which can cause significant disruption and we thank the local community and road users for their patience during the road closure."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident log 2166 of 26/6/2023. 

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