At around 2.50am on Sunday (9 October) two people were struck by a car after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street, Oswestry.
Sadly one of the pedestrians, 22-year-old Rebecca Steer, died of her injuries.
A 27-year-old man from Oswestry has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
He remains in custody with another man also arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder – a 28-year-old from Oswestry.
Two further men arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender – a 31-year-old from Litchfield and a 45-year-old from Oswestry – have now been bailed.
The second pedestrian who was struck by the vehicle has now been released from hospital.
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A 22-year-old woman who died in the early hours of this morning following an incident in Oswestry has been named as Rebecca Steer.
She was struck by a car at around 2.50am this morning after it mounted the kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street. Tragically, she died of her injuries shortly after arriving at hospital.
Rebecca’s family have described her as ‘the most loving, talented and kind hearted person you could ever wish to know’.
They went on to say: “We are all completely devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl Rebecca.
“She always had a smile and a laugh that made everybody love her.
“She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.
“She was the best daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend anyone could ask for.
“Rest in Peace beautiful girl.“
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident and remains in police custody.
The family have asked everyone to respect their privacy at this very difficult time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that could help is asked to please report this via the West Mercia Police website quoting reference 90 of 9 October. If you are unable to report this online please ring 101.
