James Riley

The Family of a British woman killed in what they claim was a hit-and-run in Tenerife have begun legal action against a Spanish police force's decision to close The Investigation .

Michelle Exton was On Holiday in the Canary Islands when she was hit by a van on 11 December.

The 50-year-old, from Dronfield, died from her injuries four days later.

Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell said police launched a hunt to trace The Driver but closed the case after three weeks.

Ms Exton and her mother Ann, 75, were hit by a van which mounted the pavement near the resort of Golf del Sur at about 20:30.

She suffered catastrophic head injuries and died in hospital, while her mother sustained serious rib injuries.

The Family has instructed lawyers to file court documents asking for a judge to re-open the case, Irwin Mitchell said.

Ms Exton's daughter, Sophia, 23, said: " We'd do anything to have mum back in our lives but we know that's not possible.

" Our focus now is on at least trying to honour her memory by getting the justice for mum that she deserves.

" We want The Authorities to leave no stone unturned in trying to trace The Driver . "

Irwin Mitchell has called on the Spanish authorities to recommence The Investigation .

James Riley , associate solicitor, appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information on The Crash to get In Touch .

" Michelle's loved ones are devastated by her death and how what was meant to be an enjoyable holiday ended in such tragedy, " He Said .

" The decision by The Judge to stay The Investigation has only added to their pain.

" Michelle's family believe that the decision was made before a thorough and proper investigation could be carried out and has denied them the chance to see The Driver brought to justice. "

Source of news: bbc.com