Tribute paid to woman who died following Eastleigh collision

A tribute has been paid to a woman who died following a road traffic collision in Eastleigh.

We were called at 11.22am on Wednesday 14 June to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car at the junction of Ainsley Gardens and Royston Avenue.

Sajila Narayan, a 78-year-old woman from Eastleigh, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she later died.

Her family are being supported by specialist officers and have now made the following tribute to her:

"Our dear sister Sajila tragically passed away on 15 June 2023.

"She will be greatly missed by all her family, who are overwhelmed by grief.

"Sajila was very fit and energetic, still working in a local care home at 78.

"She was preparing and looking forward to retirement in September this year and had many plans.

"She loved her family, enjoyed travelling and gardening was her passion.

"She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her."

We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision. Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage should report online via our website or call 101 quoting reference 44230235535.