A pedestrian who died after being struck by a car has been identified as a beloved grandmother who was out on her evening walk. Daphne Cottee's loved ones laid flowers at the crash site on George Street in Gosnells, in Perth's southeast, and told 7NEWS they will remember the 80-year-old as a caring person.
Incident Details
Cottee was hit by a Kia Rio hatchback while crossing the road just before 6:30pm on Sunday. She was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital, where she later died. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, stopped at the scene and was not injured.
Witness Account
Teenager Eugenie Smith was among the first on scene and rushed to try and save Cottee using CPR skills she learned during swimming lessons. "Just riding home from work when I turned the corner — obviously there were people standing around (Cottee) so I went to ride off but I turned around and was like, 'I've got to do something,'" Smith said.
Family Tributes
Relatives described Cottee as the matriarch of their family, remembering her as a gorgeous, caring person who looked after them. "You were loved. You were special. You will be missed greatly," read a note to the nana. Cottee had lived in Gosnells most of her life and was just 100 metres from home when she was struck.
A local worker said, "I feel very sad because I served her yesterday. She came here, bought milk, bread, coffee. I'm shocked because I just saw her."
Investigation
Police said the driver stopped at the scene and was not injured. Major Crash is investigating and has called for witnesses. No charges have been laid.
