Cardiff University student, 20, dies in Birmingham crash while dog walking | UK news

Lucy Atkins and family dog ​​Simba died after a collision in Quinton on Monday. Her parents and brother said she “brought joy and fun.”

A 20-year-old student has died in a crash in Birmingham while walking her dog.

Lucy Atkins died on Monday after being hit by a car on West Boulevard, Quinton.

Simba, the family’s Lakeland Terrier, also died in the collision.

Ms Atkins’ parents and brother said she “brought joy and fun into the lives of everyone she met”.

“She was a force of nature who lived life to the fullest,” they said.

He had just finished his first year at Cardiff University and “is looking forward to sharing a house with her friends for her second year,” her family added.

“Her smile was constant”

Dean and Head of Cardiff Business School Professor Rachel Ashworth said staff and students “feel devastated”.

“Lucy was an energetic, engaged and talented student who had such a passion for learning,” added Professor Ashworth. “She was always surrounded by friends and her smile was constant.

“We are heartbroken but incredibly grateful that Lucy has chosen Cardiff and has brought so much positivity, kindness and light to our business school.

“Our thoughts are with Lucy’s family, her classmates and her friends at this most difficult of times.”

Thanks to the family

The family thanked passers-by and the emergency services who helped Mrs Atkins.

“We want to thank all those people who tried to save her, both bystanders and members of the emergency services, and all those who left tributes at the scene and sent messages of condolence,” her family added.

They asked for privacy and time to grieve.

The collision happened just before 8.45am on June 24.

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Ms Atkins was on foot and suffered “serious injuries” in the incident and died a short time later, West Midlands the police said.

The force added that the driver remained at the scene and was assisting with its enquiries.

Officers have appealed for anyone who was traveling in the area between Barnes Hill and Quinton Road West at the time of the incident and has dashcam footage to get in touch.