Woman killed by HGV outside Shell garage pictured for the first time

A 52-year-old man has been imprisoned for causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal incident that claimed Nicole Cummings' life. Alec Keiran, from Daisy Meadow in Bamber Bridge, admitted to the charge at an earlier hearing and received his sentencing today, Thursday 26 September, at Liverpool Crown Court.

The tragic event unfolded on Thursday 10 August last year when emergency crews rushed to Wilbraham Street, close to its intersection with Scotland Road and a nearby Shell station, after receiving collision reports between a HGV and a pedestrian, subsequently identified as 24 year old Nicole Cummings. She was declared deceased at the scene.

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In a poignant message shared today, Nicole's grieving family expressed: "The loss of Nicole has left a hole in all our hearts that cannot be filled. She will be forever loved and missed. Although Nicole had problems of her own, if she saw anybody in need, she would be the first to help. We have been told she would often help people with carrying shopping or whatever they needed."

Continuing their tribute, they added: "We would sincerely like to thank everyone who has ever shown Nicole any kindness, whether that be by giving her a drink or something to eat or spending time just to have a little chat with her. There are some truly wonderful kind people."

Vanessa, Nicole's grieving mother, shared her heartache: "My daughter Nicole, I miss you every day it hurts so much. We miss your smile, laugh, and our daily phone calls. Your brothers and sisters miss you so much and so do your friends. My heart will forever be broken until we meet again my