Tributes paid to ‘angelic’ mother and daughter, 5, killed in Plymouth crash

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Tributes have been paid to a mother and daughter each killed in a horror crash in Plymouth.

Destiny Harrison and her daughter Linnea, 5, tragically died after a pensioner’s automotive hit them as they walked alongside Victoria Road on Sunday at 9.45am.

The pair sustained severe accidents and have been taken to hospital by ambulance the place they have been pronounced useless.

The driver, a 74-year-old lady from Plymouth, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting loss of life by careless driving and driving whereas unfit by way of drink or medication.

Destiny’s brother Dean posted an emotional tribute on Facebook encouraging folks to go to the crash website and depart flowers. He wrote: “RIP angels… no words at all can describe how we are all feeling today.

“Both of you didn’t deserve this and I miss you so much already. I wish there was a time machine to turn back time and bring you back.”

One buddy posted on Facebook: “I honestly don’t know what to say or do. I’m still in shock. I love you Destiny Harrison we may not have seen each other in a while but we have so many memories.

“Linnea, I have seen you grow from a little baby and I’m so sorry you were taken from your family so young.

“Until we meet again you’re both together… Rest easy love you more than I can describe 24/03/24 date will stay with me the rest of my life.”

Local little one bereavement charity Luna’s Fund stated “every single day is a precious gift”.

It wrote on Facebook: “We are sending all of our strength and support to her family, friends, Linnea’s school friends and teachers, and everybody affected by these two absolutely devastating losses.”

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman stated: “A 74-year-old woman from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and of driving while unfit through drink or drugs. She remains in police custody at this time.

“The road currently remains closed and officers from the roads policing team are carrying out investigations at the scene.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any info or dashcam footage that might assist with enquiries, please contact police through our web site right here or by calling 101 quoting log 240 of 24 March.