A MUM-of-three was killed in a horror hit-and-run smash as she crossed the road.
Keita Mullen, 30, was walking with another pedestrian in Bawtry, South Yorks., when a car ploughed into them.
Paramedics frantically battled to save the mum but sadly she was declared dead at the scene.
The second pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A 49-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation.
Tributes have now been paid to Keita, who had three children aged four months, five and ten.
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Bakery Orsi's Kitchen said: "Heartbreaking. RIP Keita, what a lovely lady you were, you will be greatly missed!
"My deepest condolences to friends and family."
While Keita's cousin wrote: "RIP little cousin. There simply aren't the words.
"Please if anybody knows anything on the driver or whereabouts of the car mentioned. Please please report it!"
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South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following the crash.
They 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 can call police on 101 quoting incident number 14 of 24 July 2022.
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