Tributes have been paid to a
Henry Vaughan
December 1 2018 9:56 PM
Tributes have been paid to a “popular and energetic” student who died after she was hit by a car being driven by a suspected drug-driver.
Chloe Hufton, 26, who was studying for a Masters in English at the University of Derby, died at the scene of the crash on Friday night.
Police officers were called to Kedleston Road, in Derby, yesterday evening at 6.20pm to reports a pedestrian had been hit by a white Audi RS5.
A 33-year-old man from the city was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care under the influence of drugs, and has been released under investigation.
Police said specialist officers are supporting the family while Professor Kathryn Mitchell, vice-chancellor of the University of Derby, said: “We are devastated by the loss of Chloe.”
Prof Mitchell said in a statement: “She was very popular and an energetic, knowledgeable and witty contributor to discussion; she loved the challenge of new ideas and would often be the first to grasp a complex concept and run with it. Chloe will be greatly missed by staff and students.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends as they begin to come to terms with this tragic event.
