TRIBUTES have been paid to a "much loved" mum of three who died after being hit by a car.

Victoria Blake was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a car on the A3.

The 37-year-old from Forest End died near a footbridge that runs across the A3 between Tempest Avenue and the Warren in Leigh Park just before midnight on Friday, May 1.

Her family have now come forward to pay their respects.

In a joint statement they said: “It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Victoria.

“Victoria was much loved by her husband Damon, her three beautiful daughters Tamzyn, Mia and Elise, and her brother Alex.

“We will always treasure the memories we created and you will always be in our hearts.”

Officers are continuing to make enquiries into the exact circumstances of what happened.

Anyone with information is urged to phone police on 101, and quote the reference number 44200154360.