Mum killed in 'road rage attack': Woman dies from head injuries after falling from bonnet of moving car

5 Mar 2013 20:38

She died instantly when she smashed her head on a zebra crossing light just yards from her five-month-old daughter and a five-year-old son

Loving mum: Christie McHugh

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A mum was killed in front of her children during a suspected road rage attack by another woman driver last night.
Christie McHugh, 33, died instantly when she smashed her head on a zebra crossing light just yards from her five-month-old daughter and a five-year-old son.
Christie got into a row with a motorist and left her car before she ended up on the bonnet of the other vehicle, officers believe.
Her husband John was believed to be among witnesses who struggled to revive her as police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene in Barnet, north London.
A woman was arrested a few hours later after allegedly driving away following the incident at 6.40pm.
One witness said Christie’s children were just yards from the scene when the incident happened though it was not clear if they were in her car.
Christie was pronounced dead at the scene and murder detectives are investigating.

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 Locals paid tribute to the Christie, a personal assistant, who was said to be a much-loved member of the New Barnet community.
Paul Lawrence, landlord of the Lord Kitchener pub just yards from the scene on the East Barnet road paid tribute to the mother.
He said: “It is such a sad and tragic loss, and my condolences go out to every one.
“She was lovely. A brilliant bubbly person who with two lovely kids.”
Efkan Kilic, 21 was working in New Barnet Fruit and Veg in East Barnet Road at the time of the incident when he heard shouting.
“I think her husband was there. Before the paramedics came someone was doing a heart massage.”
Another witness said: “Christie’s children were in the pub car park right next to the crossing when it happened.”
Police arrested a woman at an address in Barnet in connection with the incident and she had been bailed pending further investigation.
A Vauxhall Insignia has been recovered.

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Mrs McHugh worked at Luxx Light Technology in High Street, High Barnet as a personal assistant to director George Leonidou, who said the office was in shock.
“We’re finding it very difficult to function,” he said. “We are lost without her. Absolutely lost. She was a fabulous person.
"The most conscientiousness worker I have ever had and a friend.”
The victim has not yet been formally identified but her family have been told. A post-mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow.
A woman was arrested in Barnet in connection with the death and released on bail until April.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “At this early stage it appears she was a driver involved in a dispute with another woman driver.
“She left her vehicle and an incident occurred during which she was injured. Early inquiries indicate that she was carried on the bonnet of the other car and fell from the bonnet and was in collision with a Belisha beacon. The vehicle drove away.”
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information can contact the incident room on 020 8247 7821 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.