Tributes for midwife who died after being hit by van in Tesco car park

by · Mail Online

A nurse has died after being hit by a van outside Tesco as moving tributes have been paid to the 'beautiful' midwife.

Kathleen Nicol, known by her friends and family as Kathy, was walking in the supermarket car park on Baths Road in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent when she was struck by the van.

The 61-year-old was taken to hospital following the crash on Tuesday but died in hospital on Wednesday.

Tributes have been poured in from friends and family on social media following the news of her death.

One person wrote:  'Oh my lovely friend and ex night buddy Kathy. I hope you're at peace with the angels. 

Kathleen Nicol, known by her friends and family as Kathy, was walking in the supermarket car park on Baths Road in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent when she was struck by the van
The 61-year-old was taken to hospital following the car park crash on Tuesday but died in hospital on Wednesday

'A beautiful lady with her warm nature and a fantastic midwife and nurse. 

'She helped a great deal of people during her long career. Love and prayers to her family and friends. I'm heartbroken.'

Another added: 'Rest in peace Kathy! You will be missed by many. Such a lovely women taken to soon.'

A neighbour said: 'You were such a lovely neighbour. Sending our condolences to your family and friends.' 

Another said: 'This is just so awful, so tragic, the poor lady, my heart goes out to all her family and friends at this extremely difficult time.'

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said the driver of the van remained at the scene after the collision and is assisting in the investigation.

They said: 'We can sadly confirm that a woman has died following a collision outside a supermarket in Stoke-on-Trent.

'Officers were called shortly before 12 noon on Tuesday (October 22) to Tesco on Baths Road in Longton following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a van.

'The pedestrian, 61-year-old Kathleen Nicol, known by her family as Kathy, was taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

'Sadly, Kathleen died in hospital yesterday (Wednesday October 23).

'We’ve deployed specially-trained officers to support her family at this difficult time.

'The driver of the van stayed at the scene and has been assisting officers with the investigation into the collision.

'Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 275 of 22 October or email ciu@staffordshire.police.uk

'To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'