Tributes have been paid to a mother and daughter who were killed by a car in Plymouth on Sunday. Destiny Harrison and her five-year-old daughter Linnea were hit while walking home along Victoria Road at 9.45am on Sunday.

Two people suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead. The driver, a 74-year-old woman from Plymouth, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while impaired by drink or drugs.

Ms Harrison’s brother Dean posted a touching tribute on Facebook, encouraging people to visit the crash site and leave flowers. He wrote: “Rest in peace angels… There are no words to describe how we feel today. Neither of you deserve this and I miss you so much. I wish there was a time machine that could turn back time and save you.” bring back.”

Her aunt wrote: “Wake up and feel like you had a terrible dream yesterday morning. Then reality hits you all over again. My beautiful niece Destiny Harrison and her beautiful five-year-old daughter returned home yesterday. He was hit by a car on the road home.”

A friend posted on Facebook: “Honestly I 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 There are so many memories. Linnea, I watched you grow from a little baby and I am so sorry that you were taken away from your family so young. You are all together until we meet again… Rest assured, I My love for you is beyond what I can describe and my date on 24/03/24 will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Local children’s bereavement charity Luna’s Fund said “every day is a precious gift”. A representative for the charity wrote on Facebook: “We offer all our strength and support to her family, friends, Linny’s classmates and teachers, and everyone affected by these two absolutely devastating losses .”

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A 74-year-old woman from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while impaired by drink or drugs. She remains in police custody. detention.

“The road remains closed and Road Policing Team officers are at the scene investigating.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that may assist inquiries, please contact police via our website here Or call 101 quoting log 240 of March 24.