A DEARLY-LOVED mum and friend died following a road accident.

Marina Moore, 33, from Chelmsford, was getting out of her black Vauxhall Zafira car in Foxhall Road, Steeple, Southminster, when a lorry hit her at about 10.30am last Wednesday.

She was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, but later died.

Her family said: “Marina was a dearly loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and beloved aunt. She was a friend to everyone who knew and loved her.

“Marina was a full-time housewife and all her free time was spent caring for her family. All her family members and friends will greatly miss Marina.”

The investigation into the collision continues.

Call police on 101 with information.