A HEARTBROKEN husband has paid tribute to his wife who was killed in a hit-and-run last week – vowing to raise their three kids in her memory.
Keita Mullen was knocked down while crossing a road in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, in the early hours of Sunday morning – leaving behind her distraught family.
Tom Mullen posted an emotional tribute to his wife Keita on Facebook[/caption]
The 30-year-old mum-of-three was killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday[/caption]
Husband Tom told friends and family “nothing will ever be the same” without his wife in an emotional tribute to her on Facebook.
He described the 30-year-old as the “best friend” to him and “the best mummy in the world” to their young children aged ten, five and four months old.
Keita had been walking with another woman late on Saturday evening and emergency services were summoned to the scene just after midnight following the horror collision.
Paramedics scrambled to save her life but tragically the mum-of-three died at the scene.
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The driver of the vehicle, believed to be a Nissan Juke, did not stop after the crash.
Thankfully the other pedestrian, a 33-year-old, was taken to hospital with just minor injuries.
A 49-year-old woman remains under investigation on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, having been arrested then released.
In the moving tribute online, widower Tom wrote: “Literally my best friend for more than half my life, nothing will ever be the same without you!
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“Beautiful inside and out, so immensely talented and the best mummy in the world!
“I promise you I’ll take care of our babies, raise them exactly how you wanted and make sure they never forget just how special you are.
“We all love and miss you so much Keits………. Forever ever.”
Tom shared beautiful photos of his wife with their family along with the heartfelt message.
These included wedding pictures of the happy couple in a scenic location with a coastline sunset as a backdrop.
The motor sales executive also attached memories of the pair when they were younger, along with more recent holiday snaps of Keita with her young kids.
In a previous post for his wife’s birthday, Tom said how the couple had shared 13 birthdays together.
The “immensely talented” Keita ran Beau Balloons, a small business supplying decorations for parties.
A close friend or relative posted on Facebook today that there will be a balloon release in her memory on Sunday.
HIT-AND-RUN
A statement from South Yorkshire Police said: “A woman who died following a fail to stop collision in the Bawtry area of Doncaster on Sunday has been formally named as 30-year-old Keita Mullen, a mother of three children aged 10, five and four months old.
“Shortly after midnight, emergency services were called to A638 High Street, in Bawtry, following reports of a collision.
“It is understood that two pedestrians were crossing High Street when a vehicle was in collision with them both. The vehicle failed to stop and left the scene.
“Emergency services attended, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, Keita was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Her family is being supported by our specially trained officers and have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
“The second pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
“A 49-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has since been released under investigation.
“Our Roads Policing Team are continuing to appeal for information and any dash cam footage that could help with the investigation.
“The vehicle involved, which officers believe was a Nissan Juke, was travelling along High Street towards the Great North Road.
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“If you have information that could help, please contact police using live chat, our online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 14 of 24 July 2022.
“If you have dashcam footage, please email this to [email protected] and quote the incident number in the email subject.”
Keita worked at a balloon business[/caption]
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