Tragedy as mother of three young children killed in hit-and-run in Bawtry

Keita Mullen, aged 30, died following a fail to stop collision in Bawtry on Sunday, July 24.

She was 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 pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family is being supported by South Yorkshire Police’s specially trained officers.

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.

South Yorkshire Police said: “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.”

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote incident number 14 of July 24 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.