A ‘lovely’ 28-year-old woman Caragh Eaton who was intentionally run over’multiple times’ in a hit-and-run outside her home has received tributes.
Near her front door in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, Caragh Eaton was run over and left for dead, leaving her with severe injuries.
She was declared dead shortly after emergency personnel arrived on the scene on Field Edge Drive at 4.45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.
Officers nearby found a black Land Rover that had been abandoned, and they detained a 42-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Detectives are questioning him while he is still being held.
The first image of Caragh was made public by Leicestershire Police on Friday after she was formally recognised by the agency.
A team of investigators is working round-the-clock to piece together the circumstances surrounding and prior to Caragh’s death, according to Detective Inspector Mark Parish of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime squad.
“Anyone in the community who hasn’t yet spoken to police and who may have information, please contact us.
“There are officers in the area carrying out enquiries – approach them, or send information online.
“Dash cam footage or doorbell footage may provide us with some vital information. Please look and contact us.”
Following the news of her passing, tributes to the “lovely and sweet” young woman who managed a Facebook page for auto enthusiasts poured in.
Craig Gibson wrote: “Rip Caragh Eaton, such sad news to hear, you were a beautiful young lady who wouldn’t hurt a fly, so sad to hear what’s happened to her, what a twisted world we live in.”
Katie Malin added: “I’d just like to put a post out and say we are shocked and saddened to hear about the news of Caragh Eaton she founded this group along side myself with a hope of bringing the car community together.
Earlier this week, neighbours described how Caragh was repeatedly ran over in front of her house.
“Such a lovely, kind lady that I am sure will leave a hole in the hearts of those she touched.”
David Carpenter added: “She was just such a gentle and kind soul. This is so tragic, my thoughts go out to her family. I just can’t believe it. RIP.”
“When police came the guy was hiding in the house and then tried to jump two garden fences getting away.”
Another neighbour added: “I didn’t know her well but she seemed a lovely girl.
“She must have been hit within seconds of leaving her house as she was only a few metres away from her door.
“Whether somebody was lying in wait for her, I just don’t know. I’ve never known her to be involved in any trouble. It’s heartbreaking.”
