A KNIGHTSWOOD teenager killed after she was hit by a car has been described as a "bright, caring, and loving" person. 

Tributes have been paid to Sophie Geddes, 16, who passed away when she was struck by a motor on Great Western Road on Saturday. 

Emergency crews battled to save the Notre Dame High schoolgirl but she died a short time later in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 

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The Dowanhill school's headteacher has now shared her heartache at the news, calling Sophie a "joy to be around". 

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Rosemary Martin said: “We are absolutely devastated by this tragic news. Sophie was more than a pupil at our school – she was a very valued member of the community and a joy to be around. 

"She was bright, caring, loving and went out of her way to help others; a genuine Ambassador for our school.  Sophie will always have a special place in our hearts.   

“This will come as a great shock to everyone who knew Sophie and as a school we are supporting one another to come to terms with this painful loss; in particular, we hold her younger sister close at this time. 

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"We will do whatever we can to support Sophie’s close friends and family and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the smash with police launching an appeal for information. 

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Sergeant Grant MacIver, of Road Policing Glasgow, said: “We are appealing to drivers or pedestrians who were in the area at the time of the crash to get in touch.

"We are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage as this could be very helpful to our investigation."

Witnesses can contact Road Policing Glasgow via 101 quoting reference number 3177 of December, 5 2020.