Family of woman who was tragically killed in a road traffic collision pay tribute to her following sentencing

The family of a 'kind and caring' woman pay tribute to her following her death and the sentencing of 64-year-old man from Bolton in Wigan Magistrates Court.

On Saturday 25 December 2021, at around 7:05pm, officers were called out to a report of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Four Lane Ends in Over Hulton, Bolton.

Officers attended the scene and despite the best efforts of medical professionals a woman died as a result of her injuries, she was later confirmed to be 81-year-old Lillian Conroy.

A 64-year-old man was arrested a short time later at his home address and was taken into custody for further questioning.

On Tuesday 31 May 2022, Paul Greenslade (18/11/1958) of Egerton Road in Bolton was charged with failing to stop.

Greenslade pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty after a trial on Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Yesterday (Thursday 15 June 2023), he was sentenced at Wigan Magistrates Court to 40 hours of community service and has eight points endorsed on his license.

The family of Lillian wanted to pay tribute to her and said the following:

“Our Mum Lillian was tragically taken from us on Christmas day 2021.

"She was a mother, sister, mother-in-law, Grandma, Great Grandma, aunty, sister-in-law, and a friend to many.

“Our family will never come to terms with our loss, Mum was a kind lady who loved her family and liked nothing more than having us all around her.

“We take some comfort from knowing that she is now resting in peace with our dad who she missed dearly following his death eight and a half years ago.

“We as a family are upset and disappointed at the result today over the death of our mum Lilian Conroy.

"He showed no remorse or sympathy for what he has done, eight points and 40 hours community service does not justify what he has done and taken from us.

“We feel let down with the result but would like to thank the police for all they have done and for all their help and support over the last 18 months.”