by Tributes were paid to a lollipop lady who died after being hit by a van on a road she had promoted to make it safer for children to cross.
Irene Allen was hit by a Mercedes Sprinter van in Bury, Greater Manchester on Tuesday.
The 87-year-old was rushed to hospital from the scene, but died of her injuries on Sunday.
In a tribute released by Greater Manchester Police, Allen’s daughter Melanie cited the “tragic irony” surrounding his death.
“Always putting others before herself, in the mid-1960s Irene complained to Bury Council about the lack of safe crossings for school children across the busy Walmersley Road, and became the first female lollipop worthy of note in Bury,” he said.
“This tragic irony is with us today.”
Allen’s daughter added that the pensioner “would always put others before herself” and that her mother, Bury’s lollipop first lady, would be missed for her “sunny personality”.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Allen’s death, but an autopsy concluded that she died of multiple injuries from the collision.
The tribute read: ‘Irene was a much loved former medical receptionist at Ribblesdale House and AgeUK Jubilee Center committee member.
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“Irene, an avid walker and Rawtenstall Cricket fan, leaves behind a daughter and three grandchildren and an entire community that misses her sunny personality.”
In an earlier update, Greater Manchester Police said following the collision the driver – a 26-year-old man – remained at the scene to assist officers.
He was arrested on charges of causing grievous injury through reckless driving and was released under investigation.
Investigators continue to appeal for any witnesses to come forward. They especially want to talk to anyone who has footage of the incident or moments leading up to it, including dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage.
Anyone with information should contact the police on 0161 856 4741 citing incident 1115 on 06/12/22. Alternatively, details can be submitted via the LiveChat feature on www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
