A WOMAN who died after being hit by a car in Southampton has been named locally.

Fifty-year-old Teresa Grimes was killed on Saturday on West End High Street. 

She was on the pavement when she was struck by a BMW before 11pm.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family have been posting tributes on social media.

READ MORE: Woman dies after BMW crashes into parked car in West End

A 28-year-old Southampton man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle with alcohol above the limit, driving while unfit through drink, and driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs.

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