Heartbreaking tribute paid to mum who died following Nelson collision
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The daughters of the woman who sadly died following a collision in Nelson have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘the most awesomest mum’.
Safia Karieem, 51 (pictured below) died following a collision on Manchester Road in Nelson.
Paying tribute, her daughters said:
“In loving memory of our dear mother, who dedicated her life to caring for others in the community.
“Her untimely and unnecessary death has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled.
“She was a beacon of light and kindness to those who knew her, and her absence is keenly felt by those whose lives she touched.
“May her legacy of compassion and selflessness live on in the memories we hold dear.
“Rest in peace our dear mother. You will be forever missed and cherished in our hearts.”
Her eldest daughter, 26-year-old Tahreem, paid a personal tribute:
“There are no words to express the depth of my sorrow & the void you have left behind.
“Your love was boundless; your kindness was unmatched.
“The way you are taken from us is unbearable, and the pain of losing you is overwhelming!
“I love you a lot mum.”
Safia’s youngest daughter, 13-year-old Rijja said:
“I just want to say that my mum was the most awsomest mum I could ever ask for. She would always ask me if I was okay and if everything was okay at school.
“Hearing the news hurt my heart but she is in a better place now and I hope she gets lots of presents in heaven and meets my grandparents.
“People dying is normal, but it still hurts knowing they won’t stay forever. I never got a chance to say goodbye or that I love her but one day I will get the chance and one day and we will be a happy family again.
“She was truly amazing and did great things!”
We want to remind you of what happened on Sunday, as we continue to appeal for your information.
At approximately 8:30pm on Sunday, 15th December we received a report of a collision between a blue Volkswagen Golf and a pedestrian on Manchester Road in Nelson.
Safia, the pedestrian, very sadly died following the collision. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones as they continue to be supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
The car left the scene but was later recovered on Pennine Crescent and five people were arrested in connection with our investigation.
Two 19-year-old men, a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A 30-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They have been bailed whilst our enquiries continue.
DCI John McNamara, of our Force Major Investigation Team said: “Safia’s children have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their mum, as we continue to investigate the collision.
“First and foremost, my thoughts remain with Safia’s children and her loved ones, at what must be an incredibly difficult time.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we’re continuing to appeal for information that could assist our enquiries.
“We know that there will have been other people driving on Manchester Road around the time of the collision. If this was you, and you have information, or dashcam footage of the blue VW Golf on Manchester Road, or heading towards the Pennine Crescent area, I’d urge you to get in touch.”
You can phone 101, quoting log 1156 of 15th December or contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit via email at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
