Family and friends of a woman who died in a collision in Aughton have paid tribute to her.

Cyclist Alison Doyle died in a collision with a Ford Ka yesterday lunchtime on Bold Lane, Aughton.

Today, her family said: "Alison was a much loved mother with two sons, a loving sister and daughter.

"Taken from us too soon, words cannot describe our loss, she will be in our hearts forever."

Police were called to the accident at around 13:05 yesterday following reports of a serious collision involving her and a Ford Ka; despite the best efforts of the North West Ambulance Service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Air Ambulance, the 47-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, with the road closed for several hours for collision investigation work.

Sgt Marc Glass, of Lancashire Constabulary's Road Policing Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident in which someone has died, my thoughts and those of my investigation team are with the family at this sad time."

If anyone has any information relating to this incident please contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting Log ref 727 – 19th August 2018.

A nurse, Alison was well known in the Melling area where she served as a parish councillor as well as a keen member of Sefton Velo cycling club based in Maghull.