A MOTHER who died after being hit by a car will be “missed forever”, her family have said.

Tributes have been paid to Debbie Masters who was critically injured after being involved in the crash while she was walking along a street in Battle on Sunday.

In a statement relatives said: “Debbie was a loving wife and mother, who was adored by her husband, and will be missed forever, no matter what."

Sergeant Peter Verney, of the Sussex Police roads policing unit, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the family at what is a very difficult time."

The 37-year-old, of Coronation Green, Battle, died in hospital after the incident involving a Volkswagen Beetle at 1.55pm in Upper Lake.

Police examining the circumstances of the crash are investigating reports the 34-year-old driver may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time.