Family pays tribute to woman and her dogs killed in collision

The family of a woman killed in a collision alongside her two dogs paid tribute to the "loving mother".

In a statement released by her family, Marie Theobald, 48, from Hainault, east London, was described as "a loving daughter, sister, niece and friend".

They said: "Marie was an honest, hardworking, selfless woman who would do anything for anyone.

"Marie always put others first.

"The dogs Riley and Honey were much loved members of the family. They adored Marie as she adored them.

"May they all rest in perfect peace together."

A man has been arrested by officers investigating the crash, which happened on Friday on Manford Way, Chigwell.

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Ms Theobald was walking with her two dogs when she was hit by a car, which is believed to be a white Seat Leon.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.10pm but she and her dogs were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver failed to stop and the Seat Leon thought to have been involved was found nearby shortly after the collision.