A Nigerian woman who was studying in Scotland, Chinenye Vera Okonkwo, has been killed after being hit by a car in the Scottish capital, Glasgow.
Chinenye Vera Okonkwo, from Nigeria, was struck on St Vincent Street on Thursday, February 2. The 33-year-old was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Her heartbroken family released a touching tribute to their “passionate” loved one and said their lives will “never be the same” without her.
They described Vera as a “wonderful, kind, intelligent young woman”.
In a statement released via Police Scotland, her family said: “Chinenye was a wonderful, kind, intelligent young woman with a strong faith in God. She had a passion to succeed and whatever obstacles she faced were overcome.
“She was very family-orientated and always had time for everyone. Our lives will never be the same without her.”
According to reports, she died in a crash involving two cars around 7.40 pm last Thursday. A 28-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident but was later released following enquiries.
Chinenye’s colleagues described her in glowing terms following her demise.
Eidoj Noseimaj said: “This is so sad still. You just don’t know what’s round the corner. Had the pleasure of working alongside you for a few months. May you rest in peace heart goes out to your family at this horrific time!”
Donna Colquhoun added: “RIP Vera had the pleasure of working with this beautiful lady…thoughts are with your family.”
Who Is Chinenye Vera Okonkwo?
Chinenye Vera Okonkwo was a Nigerian woman who was studying in Scotland. She was killed on Thursday, February 2nd in a car crash in Glasgow.
Okonkwo was studying at Glasgow Caledonian University on the MSc Public Health programme.
A police statement revealed she died in the incident involving two cars on St Vincent Street.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.40pm on Thursday, February 2, officers received a report of a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian on St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Emergency services attended but the female pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The driver of one of the vehicles, a 28-year-old woman, was arrested in connection with the incident and released pending further enquiries. The road was closed while crash investigations were carried out and reopened around 3.15am,”
Following her passing, her university paid tribute to her.
The university’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Decent said: “It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Chinenye Okonkwo in a tragic road traffic accident. We offer our sincere condolences to Chinenye’s family and friends and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
“This is a terrible shock for our community, especially those who knew Chinenye. Our Student Wellbeing Team is available to provide support to those who need it and can be contacted at [email protected] or by visiting our Student Wellbeing Centre.”
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