A fundraiser has been launched to help the grieving family of a woman who was fatally hit by a car.

Clare Ritchie was walking on Crossgates in Bellshill at around 9.30pm on Friday, November 1 when she was struck by a silver Ford Fiesta.

The 41-year-old mum was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 

Following the tragic news, a family friend has set up a gofundme in Clare's honour to give her 'the best send-off' and support her children. 

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Pamela Burns, who organised the fundraiser, said: "With the blessing of the Ritchie/Prothero family we would like to start up a go fund page to support the family in providing the funds to allow Clare to get the best send off and take the burden away from her young kids at this terribly sad time.

"Clare was fatally injured in a road traffic accident in Bellshill on Friday, November 1 and will be sorely missed by friends and family

"Thank you for reading and any shares and donations are greatly appreciated." 

So far over £5600 has been raised by good Samaritans and loved ones and anyone wishing to donate can do so here. 

Clare's family previously released the following statement in tribute to her: “Clare was a loving mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend.

"The tragedy that happened on Friday has left us all devastated. She will be dearly missed, but we all promise to make her proud and keep her memory alive.”

Meanwhile, police are still investigating the collision that took place.

Sergeant Andrew Coutts said: “Our thoughts remain with Clare’s family.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. We are asking anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.

"If you have dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please contact us.”