Tributes have poured in to a “beautiful” 21-year-old woman killed in a horror, late-night crash outside a shopping centre.
Emergency services raced to Brassington Avenue in Sutton Coldfield on Friday night, after two women were struck by a car.
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One victim was sadly pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight – despite the efforts of medics.
Although her full name hasn’t been released, the victim has been named locally as Natasha.
The other woman survived, though sustained a leg injury.
Meanwhile, two men were arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
One suspect was released with no further action while the other was bailed with conditions while detectives continue to investigate.
A heartbreaking 25ft (7m) long shrine – featuring hundreds of tributes and flowers – has since appeared at the scene of the tragic smash.
One poignant note from her parents reads: “I hope you know how much you were loved. You will never know how much you are missed.
“Keep dancing my beautiful little girl. Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Georgia and Milo Xxxxxxxx woof lick.”
Another from her sister says: “Sis, Totally hilarious, kind and witty. You are one in a million. Party hard up there girly.
“We will love you and miss you forever. Until we meet again, G.”
Another bouquet along the makeshift shrine, which also features dozens of photos of Natasha, added: “Beautiful inside and out. You will never be forgotten.”
One particularly poignant note from one of Natasha’s friends read: “My beautiful Tash, you were the best friend I could have ever wished for.
“You were so funny, caring and crazy. I’m so incredibly grateful for our time together. You changed my life.
“I will never ever forget you. I love you more than you’ll ever know.”
One tribute from her uncle and auntie, read: “To our darling Tish, we are broken. You will be with us forever.”
Officers from West Midlands Police are still appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the collision outside Gracechurch shopping centre to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to thank all those who have contacted us so far and all those that went to the aid of the two young women on the night.
“Our investigation is continuing, and we would particularly like to hear from anyone who saw the car involved, a silver Toyota Corolla immediately before the collision happened.
“If you have any CCTV from the surrounding area, you should get in touch with us to share what you know.
“This was a heartbreaking incident which has robbed a young woman of her life.
“Our officers are working with her family, who remain in our thoughts at this desperately sad time, and I would ask that their privacy is respected”.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log number 5911 of August 22 or email detectives directly at [email protected].
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