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UPDATE: Woman killed after collision on A358 named

5:10pm Friday 20th November 2009


A WOMAN who died after being in collision with a car on the A358 near Williton on Sunday has been named as 20-year-old Gemma Bate.

Police say Gemma, named as the victim on social networking site Facebook, was on foot when the incident happened at Sampford Brett at about 8.30pm.

She was taken to the Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton but died shortly afterwards.

The car involved was a Peugeot 306 and was travelling from Taunton towards Williton.

Police have not yet confirmed the victim's identity but are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

A police spokesperson said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was either travelling along the A358 or in the area last night at the time of the incident who may have witnessed the incident or have information to help their enquiries.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police's collision investigation unit on 0845-4567000.”

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Broken_Wings09, watchet says...
5:38pm Mon 16 Nov 09

R.I.P huni we love you and will miss you soo much. We will help your family though this as much as we can.

Hope your at peace lovey

x

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SashaLanning, Watchet says...
6:31pm Mon 16 Nov 09

I can't believe it. It still hasn't sunk in properly.
You didn't deserve this.
It was only 4 hours before that i was with you and we were having fun...
I'm so sorry :(
You were one of my best friends since we were little kiddies.
I miss you so much already!
Rest in peace in heaven now xx

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prickles, taunton says...
7:32pm Mon 16 Nov 09

R.I.P darling. Can't believe you have been taken from us. Luv You so much.xxxxxxx

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graham bate, taunton says...
8:44pm Mon 16 Nov 09

R.I.P sweet heart we all love you and miss you so much tha it hurts like hell

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Gaynor & Paul, Minehead says...
12:31pm Tue 17 Nov 09

Such a terrible loss, our thoughts are with the family....R.I.P

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bartbart, usa says...
2:55pm Tue 17 Nov 09

you are with the Angles now rest in Heaven our thoughts are sent from the usa to her family and all her friends.

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vicki ward, blackwood says...
6:45pm Tue 17 Nov 09

To my baby girl,
i cant believe you have gone its really shocking..it was totally unexpected...they always say god takes the best and loved 1s first..i knew you will be watching us everyday keeping strong for you baby girl....R.I.P gemma babez.
missing ya lots and love ya forever xxxxxxxxxxxx

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rebeccaa morgan, watchet says...
10:07pm Tue 17 Nov 09

R.I.P babe, you will be missed by many people. You had just started to turn you'r life round and then this happens :( it shouldnt of happened to you. We had some great laugh doing sales outside your house and all the water fights. you may be gone but never forgotten !! in our hearts for life sweet. love you x

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Jayde ox, Watchet says...
2:16pm Thu 19 Nov 09

I Love You Gemma

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Gemma Bate, who was killed on Sunday. Gemma Bate, who was killed on Sunday.


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