Family pays emotional tribute to woman who died after being hit by car outside Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

The family of a 51-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car Ysbyty Glan Clwyd have paid tribute to her.

Mary Owen-Jones, a local hairdresser and teaching assistant from Rhos-on-Sea, died on Tuesday following the incident on New Year’s Day

Her family said: “Mary is survived by her son and daughter, Andrew and Jasmine, her granddaughter, April Rose and her husband, Arwel.

“She had a passion for life and her family and was particularly looking forward to being a grandma to her newly born granddaughter, April Rose.

“She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We are absolutely heartbroken and would ask to be given the appropriate privacy to allow us time to grieve.”

Mary’s family, who continue to be supported by specialist officers, thanked those who have reached out to them during this difficult time.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident that happened at around 8.40pm on the hospital grounds between two car parks, near to the main entrance of the hospital.

North Wales Police said: “Anybody who may have witnessed or inadvertently captured the incident on their dash-cam whilst parked outside the hospital is asked to contact us as a matter of urgency on 101, or via the website, quoting reference 23000006433.”