The hunt for a driver whose car hit and killed a devoted wife and mother is to be renewed nearly three years to day after her death.

Tina Thorne, 38, died after the accident on New Year's Day in 1998.

She was walking with her husband along Basildon's Whitmore Way at about 1.20am when she was hit by a car which drove off without stopping.

Her husband Melvin is to speak at a press conference to appeal for information about the driver.

Anyone with information should call police on 01268 541312.

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