Two pensioners have been killed after being hit by electric bikes in 48 hours leaving their families devastated.
The two women were both pedestrians when they were hit in the north of England.
72-year-old Shaat Bibi died after an electric motorbike slammed into her on Leeds Old Road in Bradford on Wednesday.
A 17-year-old boy who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision. He has since been released on police bail.
Mrs Bibi, sadly died in hospital on Friday from injuries sustained in the crash.
The tragic crash occurred at 4.54pm in the afternoon and police are appealing for witnesses.
Meanwhile, an 86-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike on Friday while crossing the road with her dog in Burdon Road, Sunderland.
Despite the efforts of medics, Gloria Murphey was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a black Sur-Ron bike travelling north.
Two pensioners have been killed after being hit by electric bikes in 48 hours leaving their families devastated
The two women were both pedestrians when they were hit in the north of England.
Locals said she was walking her daughter’s rescue terrier at the time, which suffered minor injuries.
The driver fled the scene where the collision occurred shortly before 1pm.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail pending further inquiries.
It is believed the bike weaved in between some stationary cars at the crossing before colliding with Ms Murphey.
Locals who knew her said she was super fit for her age and was regularly out walking.
Barry Slee, 49, a neighbour, said: ‘Gloria was going over the crossing as a pedestrian but was knocked over and killed.
‘She hadn’t done anything wrong. The bike has apparently gone through some cars who had stopped to let her through.
‘Gloria was 86 but was as fit as a lop. She would walk with her dog every day. You would never believed she was 86.
72-year-old Shaat Bibi died after an electric motorbike slammed into her on Leeds Old Road in Bradford on Wednesday
‘She was tremendous. She had a huge heart and was loved by everyone.
‘She was that fit that you would have thought she would have easily reached 100.
‘She has lived in the area for a long time and knew everyone around here.
‘This should be murder. She was crossing the road when she was hit.’
Allison Burnett, 58, said: ‘She was amazing. She was the best friend to everyone and was always happy.
‘She lives life to the fullest for an 86-year-old. The shock is unbelievable. We still can’t take in that she’s not with us anymore.
‘She was well travelled. She still travelled abroad on her own even now. She was a mum-of-four and had grandchildren.’
One message left at the scene read: ‘To my darling sister Gloria. You are always in my thoughts.’
File image: Locals who knew Ms Murphey said she was super fit for her age and was regularly out walking
‘RIP Gloria. Fly high angel. Will be missed.’
Commenting on the crash in Bradford, West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses following the death of a woman injured in a serious road traffic collision in Bradford earlier his week.
‘The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision on Leeds Old Road, Bradford at 4.54pm on Wednesday May 14.
‘It took place after an electric motorcycle was in collision with a female pedestrian who can now be named as Mrs Shaat Bibi (72) from Bradford.
‘She sadly passed away in hospital on Friday from injuries sustained in the collision.
‘The rider of the motorcycle involved, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the collision and released on police bail.’
They added if anyone has information which could assist the police, contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team by calling 101.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Andrew Ferguson, of Northumbria Police, said the death of the 80-year-old in Sunderland was a ‘devastating incident’ and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
He said: ‘We know this is quite a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything.’
